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R661 LAP

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,179 mi
Last recorded81,179 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 LAP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine coolant level is very low

Front wipers were smearing slightly have cleaned blades

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre was under inflated and the valve was lose

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

One section of centre rear stop light is not working

Slight seepage from offside front steering rack gaiter

Pass 27 Aug 2011 77,196 miles

Coolant level is low

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe slightly corroded

Rear wiper is defective

Washer fluid has dirt in it

Fail 26 Aug 2011 77,195 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both rear brakes did not lock,offside rear service brake reading is lower than it should be.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant level is low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe slightly corroded

Rear wiper is defective

Washer fluid has dirt in it

Pass 1 Dec 2008 75,954 miles

slight perishing nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2007 75,870 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 75,870 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner tyre wall

Pass 5 Aug 2006 68,827 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 68,827 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limits on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2005 57,581 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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R661 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R661 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 R661 LAP registered?

R661 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R661 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 LAP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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