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R103 LCE

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,545 mi
Last recorded77,545 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 LCE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,545 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,366 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill near seat bolts securing to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,886 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,686 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 66,647 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,771 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 59,771 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,677 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,699 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 55,698 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 16 Jul 2009 50,847 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,847 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 48,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid close to minimum mark

Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,001 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid close to minimum mark

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,764 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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R103 LCE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R103 LCE, 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 R103 LCE registered?

R103 LCE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R103 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 LCE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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