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R532 LFE

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,334 mi
Last recorded71,334 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 LFE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 69,703 miles

Both rear shocker lower bushes slightly worn

general corrosion on underside

Fail 12 May 2017 69,703 miles

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

Both rear shocker lower bushes slightly worn

general corrosion on underside

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,330 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,330 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,342 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,637 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 64,637 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,661 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 61,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,043 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 58,039 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 52,082 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,082 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,518 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 47,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

middle brake light bulb out

slight play in steering rack end o/s/f

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,785 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,845 miles

advise both rear tyres badly perished.

advise on corrosion on both front brake pipes.

advise on corrosion on n/s/f sill.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,660 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 33,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R532 LFE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R532 LFE, 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 R532 LFE registered?

R532 LFE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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