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R114 LUF

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,094 mi
Last recorded57,094 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 LUF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 57,094 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,821 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,821 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 56,821 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 56,259 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,608 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 55,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear door trim damaged

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

security of battery

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Fail 3 Feb 2016 53,634 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

security of battery

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 10 Feb 2015 50,260 miles

brake pipes and unions slightly corroded\exhaust corroding\osf shock asbsorber slightly misty\small injures in a zone of windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,484 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated\rear brakes slightly imbalanced

wipers for clearance of screen\front brake discs worn and lipped\brake pipes corroding\exhaust corroding\power steering has a light misting of oil\

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,822 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,745 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,995 miles

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

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

power steering rack has a slight leak

radiator in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,967 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 20 Mar 2008 32,960 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre is in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,960 miles

offside rear tyre is in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,033 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 31,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,501 miles

nail in tyre

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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R114 LUF is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R114 LUF, 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 R114 LUF registered?

R114 LUF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R114 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 LUF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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