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R204 XWE

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,881 mi
Last recorded55,881 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 XWE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 55,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,896 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 54,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,946 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 52,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Nearside Front brake calliper carrier locking device has had weld applied, but not insecure.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,123 miles

Fuel pipes corroded nr fuel tank

Fail 22 Jul 2016 50,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded nr fuel tank

Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,722 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,894 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,297 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,750 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,196 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 39,501 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,501 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,407 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 35,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,412 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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R204 XWE is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R204 XWE, 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 R204 XWE registered?

R204 XWE is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R204 XWE safe to buy?

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