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R589 XUK

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,258 mi
Last recorded77,258 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 XUK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,258 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,351 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,686 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 65,587 miles

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)

both wiper blades split

Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,123 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 56,987 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 56,981 miles

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 51,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,641 miles

ALL ABOVE MENTIONED ADVISE ITEMS WERE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSF SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

OSF SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

OSR & NSR TYRES HAVE SPLITS IN TREAD AREA . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST NO CORDS EXPOSED

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

Pass 1 May 2008 47,856 miles

centre exhaust rusty

os rear tyre getting low 175/65/14

Pass 14 Apr 2007 42,203 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,996 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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R589 XUK is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R589 XUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R589 XUK?

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What year was R589 XUK registered?

R589 XUK is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R589 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 XUK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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