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R772 LWV

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,906 mi
Last recorded41,906 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 LWV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2018 41,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,266 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak sump rusted through ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Sep 2016 39,266 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak sump rusted through ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2015 38,208 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,854 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 36,854 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,593 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,336 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,899 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,586 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 25,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,983 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,642 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,936 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 16,380 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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R772 LWV is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R772 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 R772 LWV registered?

R772 LWV is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R772 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R772 LWV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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