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LAZ 4005

1996 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 4005
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 108,300 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 102,037 miles

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

boot hard to open-investigate,dipstick damaged,exhaust corroded in places,nearside rear wheel binding slightly,rear arches corroded in places,fuel tank corroded in places

Fail 15 Jun 2011 102,037 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

boot hard to open-investigate,dipstick damaged,exhaust corroded in places,nearside rear wheel binding slightly,rear arches corroded in places,fuel tank corroded in places

Pass 14 May 2010 94,969 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 94,969 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2009 89,059 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 89,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 83,086 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 109,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 95,476 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LAZ 4005 is a 1996 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,320 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 LAZ 4005, 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 30 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LAZ 4005 is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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