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R689 LAG

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,154 mi
Last recorded37,154 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 LAG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 37,154 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 36,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,923 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level very low

Fail 19 Mar 2013 26,306 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level very low

int/exhaust pipe snapped off

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,763 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,626 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 20,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,053 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,206 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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R689 LAG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R689 LAG, 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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R689 LAG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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