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R262 LVC

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,822 mi
Last recorded117,822 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 LVC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2017 117,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 115,832 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 115,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 114,235 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 112,342 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 110,575 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 108,614 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 106,700 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 104,951 miles

off side front tyre low on edge

Pass 7 Feb 2009 102,259 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 100,951 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 98,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 97,090 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 97,085 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R262 LVC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R262 LVC, 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 R262 LVC registered?

R262 LVC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R262 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 LVC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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