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R54 LTT

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,549 mi
Last recorded75,549 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 LTT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,549 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,020 miles

auxilary belts cracking

oil leaks

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 3 Jul 2014 62,020 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

auxilary belts cracking

oil leaks

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,000 miles

front brake pads low

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriated

slight coolant leak ?

Fail 2 Jul 2013 53,000 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads low

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 30 Jun 2012 43,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,683 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 31,436 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall cut

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

O/S steering rack boot damp

PAS belt perished

SRS lamp on

all tyre valves perished

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

split on N/S/F wiper

surface rust on N/S sill

Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,436 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall cut

O/S steering rack boot damp

PAS belt perished

SRS lamp on

all tyre valves perished

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

split on N/S/F wiper

surface rust on N/S sill

Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,837 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,548 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,760 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,070 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER SIDEWALLS PERISHED OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX HALF WORN .

REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED ,OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

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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R54 LTT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R54 LTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R54 LTT?

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What year was R54 LTT registered?

R54 LTT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R54 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 LTT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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