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R905 LRB

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,568 mi
Last recorded72,568 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 LRB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,568 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside front c.v boot perished

offside front c.v boot perished and starting to leak grease

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Fail 27 Jul 2009 72,568 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

nearside front c.v boot perished

offside front c.v boot perished and starting to leak grease

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,774 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Aug 2008 65,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,457 miles

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2007 57,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,078 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 49,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on edges

power steering noisey in operation

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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R905 LRB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R905 LRB, 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 R905 LRB registered?

R905 LRB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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