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R546 LTA

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,082 mi
Last recorded123,082 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 LTA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 123,082 miles

o/s/f tyre is perishing

Pass 12 May 2015 116,288 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tyres are slightly perrished

Rear tyres are worn

Sterring rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 27 Sep 2012 111,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 29 Sep 2011 108,392 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 108,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 105,342 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 101,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 96,759 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 96,759 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 92,435 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 92,435 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,753 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2005 82,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 82,604 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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R546 LTA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R546 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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R546 LTA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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