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R854 LPG

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,794 mi
Last recorded110,794 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 LPG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 110,794 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 110,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 105,413 miles

1x exhaust rubber starting to split

Pass 15 Sep 2023 101,405 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 100,392 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 @ limit and advise replacing very soon for safety (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 98,037 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded through and leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 95,962 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded through and leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,222 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Most brake pipes affected in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on most underbody parts

Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Most brake pipes affected in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mounting rubbers split (7.1.1)

Corrosion on most underbody parts

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,412 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak on exhaust system (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipes small areas of corrosion.

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel end of steering rack very slight free-play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 90,412 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner brake pipe at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak on exhaust system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel end of steering rack very slight free-play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,888 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 85,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,880 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 69,879 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brakes slight binding

coolant header tank low

Pass 5 Jun 2012 54,302 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 54,300 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front nearside brake slight binding

Fail 27 May 2011 45,147 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 45,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2010 42,100 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 42,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 39,481 miles

Front pipe and centre section of exhaust corroded/deteriorating.

Pass 19 May 2008 36,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 33,358 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 30,298 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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R854 LPG is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R854 LPG, 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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R854 LPG is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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