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R637 LNH

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,769 mi
Last recorded98,769 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 LNH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front flexi split

Fail 23 Oct 2013 98,769 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front flexi split

Pass 12 Jan 2013 90,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,133 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 74,866 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,913 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 68,913 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 61,910 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 54,399 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,437 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 46,436 miles

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

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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R637 LNH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R637 LNH, 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 R637 LNH registered?

R637 LNH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R637 LNH safe to buy?

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