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R601 LAP

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,127 mi
Last recorded97,127 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 LAP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 97,127 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 97,104 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 97,094 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 97,010 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2010 86,298 miles

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)

Fail 6 May 2010 86,204 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2009 75,122 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,283 miles

condition of offside rear tyre side wall

part of center stop light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2008 72,283 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

condition of offside rear tyre side wall

part of center stop light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 59,138 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 52,120 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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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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R601 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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