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R565 LOD

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,039 mi
Last recorded109,039 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 LOD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 109,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 109,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 102,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

additional stop lamp inoperative

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2013 102,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

additional stop lamp inoperative

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 97,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,207 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 92,118 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,313 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 87,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,589 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,558 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,251 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,202 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,666 miles

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 2mm

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to legal limit

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2005 22,581 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front headlamp glass starting to mist

slight play in offside of steering rack

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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R565 LOD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R565 LOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R565 LOD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R565 LOD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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