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R220 XOA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,051 mi
Last recorded77,051 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 XOA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all 4 wheel arches corroded

both outer sills corroded

starter motor not engaging properly

Fail 3 Jun 2013 77,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all 4 wheel arches corroded

both outer sills corroded

starter motor not engaging properly

Pass 9 May 2012 70,456 miles

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

Oil leak

both outer cills ,rear wheel arches and n/s/f wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

o/s/r brake binding ok on brake test

Fail 9 May 2012 70,456 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

both outer cills ,rear wheel arches and n/s/f wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

o/s/r brake binding ok on brake test

Pass 25 May 2011 67,766 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 67,766 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 66,089 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 66,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 64,560 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2008 62,156 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,560 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 59,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise o/s/f tyre perished!

advise o/s/r tyre low & perished!

Pass 15 Jun 2006 55,864 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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R220 XOA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R220 XOA, 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 R220 XOA registered?

R220 XOA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R220 XOA safe to buy?

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