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R584 LOD

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,247 mi
Last recorded138,247 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 LOD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 138,247 miles

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

Nearside +offside rear short metal brake pipes corroding.

oil leak.

Fail 19 Jan 2016 138,236 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)

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

Nearside +offside rear short metal brake pipes corroding.

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)

oil leak.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 131,255 miles

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

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 22 Jan 2015 131,255 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 122,473 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on.

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

slight fluid weep around o/s/f power steering hoses/joints.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 122,471 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on.

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner edge.

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

slight fluid weep around o/s/f power steering hoses/joints.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 113,193 miles

Air bag light on.

Oil leak

slight fluid weep around o/s power steering hoses/joints.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 104,271 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on.

oil leak.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 104,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on.

oil leak.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 96,238 miles

o/s/f brake pads starting to wear down.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/f+n/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep.

oil leak.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 96,238 miles

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

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

coolant leak.

exhaust emissions lambda close to acceptable limits.

o/s/f brake pads starting to wear down.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/f+n/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep.

oil leak.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 86,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

oil leak.

play in o/s steering rack arm/joints.

slight fluid weep around power steering system.hoses.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,181 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack.

slight fluid weep around power steering hoses/pipe joints.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 78,181 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack.

slight fluid weep around power steering hoses/pipe joints.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 69,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers starting to deteriorate.

n/s+o/s/r tyres wearing thin on edges.

play in steering rack.

rear indicators starting to discolour.

rear tyres starting to crack/perish.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,284 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 60,284 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor leak around front pipe exhaust.

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 51,226 miles

brake fluid starting to get low.

imbalance in front brakes.

slight play in steering rack.

slight weep in power steering system.

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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R584 LOD is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R584 LOD, 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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R584 LOD is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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