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R578 LAP

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,589 mi
Last recorded69,589 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 LAP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,589 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 69,589 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 68,608 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 68,608 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 67,531 miles

Coolant leak.

SRS light not illuminating.

Fail 4 May 2016 67,531 miles

Coolant leak.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SRS light not illuminating.

Pass 8 May 2015 66,693 miles

Coolant leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 65,745 miles

Coolant leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front and n/s/r tyres are starting to perrish and crack

slight exhaust leak at front flexi joint

Fail 1 May 2014 65,745 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

both front and n/s/r tyres are startint to perrish

slight exhaust leak at front flexi joint

Fail 24 May 2013 64,845 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2013 64,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,251 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,862 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,003 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 47,687 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 41,356 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,591 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 34,107 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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R578 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R578 LAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R578 LAP registered?

R578 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R578 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 LAP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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