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R848 LRA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,737 mi
Last recorded88,737 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 LRA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,737 miles

n/side & o/sidre outer drive shaft c/v boots cracking.

n/side rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth.

power steering drive cracking.

radiator corroded (not part of test).

rear wiper blade worn (not part of test).

Fail 8 Apr 2008 83,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake fluid level between min & max levels.

n/side & o/sidre outer drive shaft c/v boots cracking.

n/side front tyure void of tread on inner edge & worn to 1.6mm .

n/side rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth.

power steering drive cracking.

power steering fluid level below minimum.

radiator corroded (not part of test).

rear wiper blade worn (not part of test).

screw in tread of the o/side rear tyre.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 72,688 miles

o/side rear tyre on 2mm tread depth.

radiator corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,840 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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R848 LRA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R848 LRA, 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 R848 LRA registered?

R848 LRA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R848 LRA safe to buy?

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