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R423 XPO

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,656 mi
Last recorded61,656 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 XPO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,656 miles

N/s/r outer sill and wheel arch corroded.

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

Number plates secured with tape.

O/s/f mirror casing damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 61,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r outer sill and wheel arch corroded.

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

Number plates secured with tape.

O/s/f mirror casing damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,976 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 59,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,143 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 57,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 53,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,488 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,888 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,994 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,589 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,257 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,362 miles

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

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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R423 XPO is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R423 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 R423 XPO registered?

R423 XPO is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R423 XPO safe to buy?

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