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R473 XOA

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,546 mi
Last recorded67,546 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 XOA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,546 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 67,546 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both c.v boots perished

nearside front rim damaged

nearside front seatbelt slight fraying

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front indicator/headlamp damaged

offside inner rack jojnt

slight power steering leak

Pass 11 Dec 2010 62,923 miles

Oil leak

bonnet catch sticking

both front anti roll bar links

drivers window inopperative

exhaust flexy section and centre to rear joint

nearside rear tyre close to limits and slight runout

offside c.v boot

offside front wing damp with oil

offside headlight flexing

offside rear tyre dig in sidewall

power steering fluid low

rear brakes slight runout and slightly uneven and noisy in opperation

slight bind nearside front wheel

struggled through emissions

washers and wipers

Fail 6 Dec 2010 62,819 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

bonnet catch sticking

both front anti roll bar links

drivers window inopperative

exhaust flexy section and centre to rear joint

nearside rear tyre close to limits and slight runout

offside c.v boot

offside front wing damp with oil

offside headlight flexing

offside rear tyre dig in sidewall

power steering fluid low

rear brakes slight runout and slightly uneven and noisy in opperation

slight bind nearside front wheel

struggled through emissions

washers and wipers

Pass 24 Oct 2009 54,233 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 45,675 miles

handbrake travel

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet release cable stiff

both c.v boots cracking

brake bind nearside rear wheel

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre digs in sidewall but not to cords

offside front inner wing oily

old accident damage front end

rear brakes noisy

slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Dec 2008 45,675 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet release cable stiff

both c.v boots cracking

brake bind nearside rear wheel

brake fluid level low

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre digs in sidewall but not to cords

offside front inner wing oily

old accident damage front end

rear brakes noisy

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Dec 2007 36,537 miles

advise handbrake travel

advise nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

advise offside headlamp

advise rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,460 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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R473 XOA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R473 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 R473 XOA registered?

R473 XOA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R473 XOA safe to buy?

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