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R755 LTT

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,294 mi
Last recorded119,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 LTT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 119,294 miles

Both front cv boots deteriorated.

Coolant leak

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

Power steering fluid leak.

Slight play in both front track rod ends.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 119,294 miles

Both front cv boots deteriorated.

Coolant leak

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

Power steering fluid leak.

Slight play in both front track rod ends.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 107,702 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 97,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

p/a/s steering pipes damp of fluid

slight play in r/hand p/a/s rack end

Pass 19 May 2006 97,089 miles

p/a/s steering pipes damp of fluid

slight play in r/hand p/a/s rack end

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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R755 LTT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R755 LTT, 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 R755 LTT registered?

R755 LTT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R755 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 LTT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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