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R254 LGB

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,369 mi
Last recorded52,369 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 LGB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 52,369 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,845 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,243 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,415 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,591 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 45,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,502 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,035 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,366 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,426 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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R254 LGB is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R254 LGB, 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 R254 LGB registered?

R254 LGB is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R254 LGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 LGB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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