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R179 LDK

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,989 mi
Last recorded86,989 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 LDK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,989 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 86,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 75,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2007 75,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 61,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 61,474 miles

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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R179 LDK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R179 LDK, 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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How do I check the history of R179 LDK?

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What year was R179 LDK registered?

R179 LDK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R179 LDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 LDK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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