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R763 LWV

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,122 mi
Last recorded79,122 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 LWV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,122 miles

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

front and rear suspension components getting rusty

rear and centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,499 miles

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

Front & rear suspension componants getting rusty.

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 77,508 miles

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

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)

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

Front & rear suspension componants getting rusty.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,217 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 76,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Off-side rear brake rubbing on slightly.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 72,537 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 68,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,051 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,936 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 59,936 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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R763 LWV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R763 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R763 LWV registered?

R763 LWV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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