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R408 XKE

1997 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,924 mi
Last recorded74,924 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 XKE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 74,924 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 72,393 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,698 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 61,146 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 53,159 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 53,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,949 miles

scuff marks on rear tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2005 41,345 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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R408 XKE is a 1997 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 73,475 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 R408 XKE, 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 29 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R408 XKE registered?

R408 XKE is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R408 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R408 XKE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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