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R629 XOA

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,829 mi
Last recorded105,829 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 XOA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 105,829 miles

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

oil leak

screw in n/s/r tyre

windscreen wipers dont always park in correct posistion

Fail 22 Oct 2009 105,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

oil leak

screw in n/s/r tyre

windscreen wipers dont always park in correct posistion

Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,657 miles

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

Oil leak

o/side wiper blade fitted upside down

Fail 21 Oct 2008 95,657 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

o/side wiper blade fitted upside down

Pass 9 Nov 2007 89,701 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 89,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,920 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 78,148 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 78,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R629 XOA is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R629 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 R629 XOA registered?

R629 XOA is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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