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R673 LAP

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,974 mi
Last recorded81,974 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 LAP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 71,972 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 71,972 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

power steering leak

rear tyres diff. to front size and speed rating

started to do emissions test then stoped due to water leak, but test was showing fast idle co to be 0.68%

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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R673 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R673 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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How do I check the history of R673 LAP?

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What year was R673 LAP registered?

R673 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R673 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R673 LAP shows 3 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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