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R883 LRP

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,008 mi
Last recorded70,008 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 LRP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,614 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 96,932 miles

Slight corrosion to n/s sill (rear)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,338 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 92,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,457 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,247 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 81,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,246 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,263 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 63,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 57,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear brake lower effort

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear brake lower effort

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 9 Mar 2006 53,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brakes niosey

oil leak

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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R883 LRP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R883 LRP, 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 R883 LRP registered?

R883 LRP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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