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R63 LCK

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,968 mi
Last recorded98,968 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 LCK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 98,968 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 94,712 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,059 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 85,059 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits re exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 78,091 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 78,091 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 75,343 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 70,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front signs of crumbling on brake pads

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint around pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Slight discolour on both rear indicators

Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,488 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,966 miles

1 single hmsl inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Signs of binding on nsf brake

Fail 14 Dec 2015 63,966 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1 single hmsl inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Signs of binding on nsf brake

Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,933 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,022 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,288 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,029 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 56,208 miles

1 high mounted stop light out 4 still working

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,449 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 52,100 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded but not blowing

off side front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 47,729 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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R63 LCK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R63 LCK, 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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R63 LCK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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