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R244 LCB

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,993 mi
Last recorded97,993 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 LCB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 97,993 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 97,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 71,079 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 92,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2009 86,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 76,184 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 70,453 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 65,179 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 65,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

air filter missing

Pass 17 Aug 2005 59,631 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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R244 LCB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R244 LCB, 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 R244 LCB registered?

R244 LCB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R244 LCB safe to buy?

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