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R704 LWV

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,744 mi
Last recorded78,744 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 LWV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,744 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,268 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,740 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 62,740 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 59,036 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

gearbox oily

nearside front tyre presure low

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,036 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

gearbox oily

nearside front tyre presure low

Pass 20 Apr 2009 57,018 miles

n/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

radiator poor condition cooling elements missing, not leaking at time of test.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,279 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,026 miles

radiator poor condition not leaking.

Fail 19 Apr 2007 53,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

radiator poor condition not leaking.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,326 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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R704 LWV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R704 LWV, 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 R704 LWV registered?

R704 LWV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R704 LWV safe to buy?

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