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R682 LAP

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,309 mi
Last recorded130,309 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 LAP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 130,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

srs air bag light is on.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 122,332 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 122,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 113,946 miles

crack in front number plate

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,439 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 93,943 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,784 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 83,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 73,388 miles

Exh. corroded along system.

Fnt. anti-roll bar links perished.

N/S/R. Tyre perished on sidewall.

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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R682 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R682 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 R682 LAP registered?

R682 LAP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R682 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R682 LAP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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