MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
steering rack has slight play starting
top strut bush front n/side showing signs of wear starting
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
steering rack has slight play starting
top strut bush front n/side showing signs of wear starting
front no plates showing signs of contamination starting
front pads and discs showing signs of wear starting
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front no plates showing signs of contamination starting
front pads and discs showing signs of wear starting
front no plate slight discolour
nearside rear seat not checked due to child seat fitted
Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel
wiper blades small splits
How Reliable is the Rover 214?
Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R420 XPO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R420 XPO, 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 R420 XPO registered?
R420 XPO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 April 1998.
Is R420 XPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R420 XPO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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