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R588 XOC

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,022 mi
Last recorded70,022 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 XOC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 70,022 miles

Nearside wiper marks in screen

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside offside under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 70,022 miles

Nearside wiper marks in screen

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside offside under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2017 68,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 66,292 miles

Front no. plate cracked but can still be read

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)

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded but no holes

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,898 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 63,898 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 61,843 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 61,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2013 59,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 59,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 56,972 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 53,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,519 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 50,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 46,946 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 42,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 35,479 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 31,510 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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R588 XOC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R588 XOC, 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 R588 XOC registered?

R588 XOC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R588 XOC safe to buy?

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