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R667 LAP

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,299 mi
Last recorded86,299 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 LAP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 86,299 miles

both the outer sills are showing signs of corrosion

rear number plate in poor condition

slight fluid weep on the power steering pipes

Fail 9 Jan 2012 86,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both the outer sills are showing signs of corrosion

rear number plate in poor condition

slight fluid weep on the power steering pipes

slight inbalance in the front brakes

Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,775 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 81,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

reverse lights not working

Fail 18 Jan 2010 780,611 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre on the wear bars

slight play in the offside end of the steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2010 780,611 miles

nearside front tyre on the wear bars

slight play in the offside end of the steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 64,976 miles

slight play in the offside end of the steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2008 64,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in the offside end of the steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2007 59,382 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 59,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre silencer geeting thin in places

slight play in the offside front end of the steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2006 54,282 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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R667 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue 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 R667 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 R667 LAP registered?

R667 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R667 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R667 LAP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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