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R765 LWV

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,450 mi
Last recorded106,450 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 LWV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,450 miles

power steering belt contaiminated with oil and slipping

Fail 12 Mar 2012 106,450 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

power steering belt contaiminated with oil and slipping

Pass 12 Apr 2011 100,656 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 97,483 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

dampness around power steering pipes to fluid reservoir and pump

exhaust system slightly corroded in places

offside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake travel long

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 8 Nov 2007 91,859 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat , seat belt not fully inspected.....

exhaust join flanges corroded....

light under body corrosion....

long hand brake lever travel also side ways movement.....

n/s/f & both rear shock absorbers weeping....

n/s/r indicator faded....

oil leaks ..

radiator element disintigrating...

Fail 7 Nov 2006 89,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage n/s/f wing ...

both rear shock absorbers weeping...

front brake imbalance on max , 25%...

n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn...

oil leaks...

radiator element disintigrating...

rear brake drums corroded...

rear exhaust hanger corroded...

steering fluid leak , resevoir / pump area...

wiper parking faulty...

Pass 7 Nov 2006 89,920 miles

accident damage n/s/f wing ...

both rear shock absorbers weeping...

front brake imbalance on max , 25%...

n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn...

oil leaks...

radiator element disintigrating...

rear brake drums corroded...

rear exhaust hanger corroded...

steering fluid leak , resevoir / pump area...

wiper parking faulty...

Pass 29 Oct 2005 83,207 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 83,207 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn.

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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R765 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 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R765 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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R765 LWV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R765 LWV safe to buy?

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