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R240 LOD

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,210 mi
Last recorded110,210 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 LOD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 110,210 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear roof sections rusty

nearside front seatbelt slightly damaged

nearside outer sill showing advanced signs of rust(not through at time of test with assesmemt tool)

offside rear wheelarch base rusty

rear wiper split

some play in offside steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2012 110,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear wheelarch base rusty

rear wiper split

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear roof sections rusty

nearside front seatbelt slightly damaged

nearside outer sill showing advanced signs of rust(not through at time of test with assesmemt tool)

some play in offside steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2011 102,531 miles

vehicle tested wet,fuel tank straps coroded,suspension spring platforms coroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 102,531 miles

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

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

vehicle tested wet,fuel tank straps coroded,suspension spring platforms coroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 102,219 miles

steering and suspension worn.fog light switch poor.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 102,211 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

steering and suspension worn.fog light switch poor.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,890 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s/tail light operation suspect

Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,396 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 88,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs in poor condition

radiator leaking

stone chipsto zone "a"

Pass 3 Sep 2007 76,491 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 76,491 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 76,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,682 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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R240 LOD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R240 LOD, 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 R240 LOD registered?

R240 LOD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R240 LOD safe to buy?

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