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R649 LPG

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,357 mi
Last recorded45,357 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 LPG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,357 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 45,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 42,475 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Fail 21 Feb 2014 42,455 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,844 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,662 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,158 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 35,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 32,679 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,528 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2007 27,999 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2006 26,032 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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R649 LPG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R649 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 R649 LPG registered?

R649 LPG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R649 LPG safe to buy?

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