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R199 XOC

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,914 mi
Last recorded93,914 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 XOC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,914 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

vechile been standing for sum time,brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2007 86,405 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

offside front window inoperative

oil leaks on engine & gearbox

rear indicators faded

slight leak from exhaust down pipe

Pass 22 Aug 2006 78,765 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar links perished

drivers inner door panel insecure and window not working

engine/gearbox have oil leaks

handbrake travel getting excessive

mileometer may not be working!!

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

nearside washer has a poor effort

radiator poor

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2006 78,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door window not working

handbrake travel high

incorect air fiter system fitted

power stering belt and alternator belt poor cambelt?

radiator in poor condition

slight play in offside of sterring rack

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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R199 XOC is a 1998 Rover 214 in White 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 R199 XOC, 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 R199 XOC registered?

R199 XOC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R199 XOC safe to buy?

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