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R691 LCG

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,138 mi
Last recorded81,138 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 LCG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,138 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 76,972 miles

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Fail 13 May 2013 76,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,237 miles

slight oil leakage, n/s/r brake binding slightly, tyre tread depths; all 6.0mm, 175/65/14 82t

Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,118 miles

slight freeplay at steering wheel, rear washer not working, rear number plate slightly deteriorated, rear indicator bulbs slightly faded, n/s/r brake binding slightly

tyre tread depths; all 7.0mm, 175/65/14 82t.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,085 miles

both front outer cv gaitors cracking

both rear indicator bulbs faded

power steering resivior slight leak

tyre tread depths n/s/f 7mmm o/s/f 6mm both rear 6mm 175/65r14t

Fail 3 Sep 2009 71,085 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front outer cv gaitors cracking

both rear indicator bulbs faded

power steering resivior slight leak

tyre tread depths n/s/f 7mmm o/s/f 6mm both rear 6mm 175/65r14t

Pass 26 Sep 2008 68,881 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,176 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,773 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 56,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 56,608 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 47,255 miles

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

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

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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R691 LCG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R691 LCG, 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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R691 LCG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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