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R586 LTA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 LTA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 79,896 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 79,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ns outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,887 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 78,870 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

radiator in poor condition /ns outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2008 77,581 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator in poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2008 77,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2007 75,930 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 75,930 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 73,816 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 73,816 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R586 LTA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R586 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R586 LTA?

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What year was R586 LTA registered?

R586 LTA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R586 LTA safe to buy?

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