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R297 LTA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,579 mi
Last recorded58,579 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 LTA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,579 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 58,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 82t kumho (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,391 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 47,871 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,702 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,214 miles

NS PARK BRAKE STICKING

Fail 23 Oct 2009 46,214 miles

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

NS PARK BRAKE STICKING

Pass 8 Nov 2008 45,691 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 44,445 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 43,885 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 43,212 miles

Near side rear drum brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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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R297 LTA 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 84.6%.

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 R297 LTA, 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 R297 LTA registered?

R297 LTA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R297 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 LTA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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