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R63 LTA

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,442 mi
Last recorded71,442 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 LTA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cat heat shield insecure

outer sills starting to corrode

rear wiper rubber split

wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,689 miles

Both rear wheel arches showing signs of rust

Not all bulbs working in centre rear stop light

Offside front tyre just starting to wear on inside

Fail 19 Jan 2015 70,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear wheel arches showing signs of rust

Not all bulbs working in centre rear stop light

Offside front tyre just starting to wear on inside

Pass 16 Jan 2014 69,736 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 69,736 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,199 miles

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

not all builbs working in center rear stop light

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,897 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight plat in offside rack joint

Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,556 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 59,556 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,081 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 48,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 44,959 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 LTA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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.

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What year was R63 LTA registered?

R63 LTA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R63 LTA safe to buy?

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