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R642 LDL

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,090 mi
Last recorded58,090 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 LDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,090 miles

front power steering has a leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,992 miles

NSR tyre tread cracking up

Fail 20 Sep 2013 47,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NSR tyre tread cracking up

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,369 miles

Idle speed slightly erratic

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 45,361 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Idle speed slightly erratic

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted in nearside front seat unable to check seat belt condition

nearside rear light lens cracked but ok for mot

Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,287 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,074 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 33,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,984 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,253 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 26,421 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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R642 LDL is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R642 LDL, 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

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What year was R642 LDL registered?

R642 LDL is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R642 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 LDL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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