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R567 XWJ

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,209 mi
Last recorded101,209 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 XWJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 101,209 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven

Bulbs in high level light out

Coolant temp gauge not working

N/s/r tyre puntured

O/s/r wheel binding

SRS light on

Fail 12 Sep 2011 101,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

airbag light on

both front tyres wearing uneven

bulbs out in high level brake light

coolant temp gauge on

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 10 Sep 2010 96,585 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 96,527 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 92,738 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 92,721 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise outer sills corroded borderline

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Pass 15 Sep 2008 88,673 miles

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

radiator leaking water

Pass 17 Sep 2007 85,692 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 85,692 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 85,270 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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R567 XWJ is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R567 XWJ, 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 R567 XWJ registered?

R567 XWJ is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R567 XWJ safe to buy?

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