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R573 LPG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,026 mi
Last recorded80,026 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 LPG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 80,026 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 79,945 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 76,078 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,226 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 67,350 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 62,610 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,877 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,007 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 50,610 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 50,610 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 46,379 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 41,541 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 36,440 miles

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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R573 LPG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R573 LPG, 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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What year was R573 LPG registered?

R573 LPG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R573 LPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R573 LPG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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