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R597 XBT

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,493 mi
Last recorded67,493 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 XBT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,493 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front outer cv boots starting to split

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,383 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,793 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,905 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,700 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 46,598 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 44,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,821 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,048 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 40,990 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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R597 XBT is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R597 XBT, 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 R597 XBT registered?

R597 XBT is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R597 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 XBT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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