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R329 LCE

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,924 mi
Last recorded55,924 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 LCE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,999 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2012 51,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fanbelt perished

Fail 3 Feb 2011 48,447 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fanbelt perished

Pass 6 Feb 2010 46,664 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,340 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,869 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,865 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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R329 LCE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R329 LCE, 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 R329 LCE registered?

R329 LCE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R329 LCE safe to buy?

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