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R374 LBU

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,133 mi
Last recorded52,133 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 LBU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,133 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 52,133 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,516 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,651 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,030 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,868 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 48,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,234 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,628 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,986 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 46,984 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,270 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,309 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,229 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,886 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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R374 LBU is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R374 LBU, 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 R374 LBU registered?

R374 LBU is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R374 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 LBU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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