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R938 LVC

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,572 mi
Last recorded68,572 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 LVC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 68,572 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 67,678 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,709 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 65,709 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 63,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 59,922 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,072 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,289 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,356 miles

both front tyres starting to crack in between treads

off side front rack end slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,196 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 47,180 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

srs light on

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,188 miles

srs light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight Cut In Nearside Front Side Wall

Fail 9 Sep 2011 44,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight Cut In Nearside Front Side Wall

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,408 miles

Slight Cut In Side Wall Nearside Front Tyre Inner Sidewall

Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight Cut In Side Wall Nearside Front Tyre Inner Sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,525 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SRS Light On

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,024 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,132 miles

Air Bag Warning Light On

Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,282 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 34,459 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 34,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R938 LVC is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R938 LVC, 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 R938 LVC registered?

R938 LVC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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