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R624 XOA

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,174 mi
Last recorded86,174 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 XOA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2012 86,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,080 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2011 78,080 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2010 74,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2010 74,895 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre perishing in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,594 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 70,594 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,855 miles

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

oil leak from offside drive shaft seal

only slight traces of oil found on re-inspecting offside front shock absorber

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jun 2008 64,855 miles

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

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

oil leak from offside drive shaft seal

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2007 59,238 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections in very poor condition

offside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,036 miles

exhaust tailpipe split.

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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R624 XOA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R624 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R624 XOA registered?

R624 XOA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R624 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R624 XOA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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