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R140 LYJ

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,490 mi
Last recorded134,490 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 LYJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 134,490 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 126,600 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 126,517 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 116,411 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 116,409 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 109,151 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 106,235 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 103,077 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2008 103,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2007 97,834 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 97,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 88,056 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 79,160 miles

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

rear middle stop lamp one bulb not working

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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R140 LYJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R140 LYJ, 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 R140 LYJ registered?

R140 LYJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R140 LYJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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