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R216 XOC

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,500 mi
Last recorded69,500 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 XOC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,677 miles

auxillary drive belt cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

wiper park mechanism faulty

Fail 15 Apr 2016 65,677 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

auxillary drive belt cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

wiper park mechanism faulty

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,492 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,617 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 61,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,060 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f shocker weak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,472 miles

engine bolt loose // power steering pipes damp

Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,838 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 56,838 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,051 miles

WATER LEVEL LOW

Fail 7 Apr 2010 55,051 miles

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

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

WATER LEVEL LOW

Fail 9 Apr 2009 53,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,148 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,893 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit in places on outer edge.

offside front tyre below 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,078 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,319 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2005 39,333 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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R216 XOC 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 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 R216 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 R216 XOC registered?

R216 XOC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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