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R75 LTA

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,002 mi
Last recorded60,002 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 LTA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,002 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)

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,582 miles

center exhaust getting rusty

front tyres getting low

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,304 miles

rear exhaust pipe rusty

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,906 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,061 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,156 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,084 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,699 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,900 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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R75 LTA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R75 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R75 LTA registered?

R75 LTA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R75 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R75 LTA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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