MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear shock absorbers damp with oil
c.v. boots starting to perish
coolant level low
corrosion to various suspension and chassis components
steering rack damp with oil
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both rear shock absorbers damp with oil
c.v. boots starting to perish
coolant level low
corrosion to various suspension and chassis components
steering rack damp with oil
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both rear shocks damp
front anti roll bar link pin bushes perished and cracked
front brake discs worn
high level brake light partially inop
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and cracking
o/s/f shocker damp
outter cv boots cracked
varius oil leaks
wheel trims damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear shocks damp
front anti roll bar link pin bushes perished and cracked
front brake discs worn
high level brake light partially inop
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and cracking
o/s/f shocker damp
outter cv boots cracked
varius oil leaks
wheel trims damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
condition of offside rear tyre side wall
part of center stop light not working
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
condition of offside rear tyre side wall
part of center stop light not working
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
security of nearside repeater lamp
segment in high level stop lamp not working
steering rack damp
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R601 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R601 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.
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What year was R601 LAP registered?
R601 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R601 LAP safe to buy?
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