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R606 LAP

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,354 mi
Last recorded70,354 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 LAP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges but tread not cut as deep

slight corrosion to chassis rails at rear

slight corrosion to inner sills at rear

Pass 4 Aug 2010 64,581 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

slight power steering leak from pump area

Fail 30 Jul 2010 64,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

slight power steering leak from pump area

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,180 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perished and cracked

brake fluid level low

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

power steering pipes damp

power steering rack damp

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,096 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear tyres cracking,perished and getting close to limit

Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,587 miles

chips to windscreem

nsr brakle slight bind

power steering pipes leaking

rear tyres perished and cracked

slight leak from steering rack

slight play in steering

Fail 3 Feb 2006 45,012 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 45,012 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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R606 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R606 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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R606 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R606 LAP safe to buy?

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