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R912 LWO

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,658 mi
Last recorded33,658 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 LWO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 33,658 miles

front pads worn

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2014 33,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

front pads worn

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 24,400 miles

engine tappet noisy

front pads worn

gearbox oil leak

movement in passenger mirror

os and ns sills rusted

osr brake flexi fouling plastic trim

pas rack damp

slight play in both front steering rackends

Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,069 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 23,225 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 May 2010 21,987 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 20,951 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 19,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 17,475 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 17,462 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2006 15,243 miles

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

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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R912 LWO 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 81.8%.

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 R912 LWO, 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 R912 LWO registered?

R912 LWO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R912 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 LWO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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