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R636 XUY

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,328 mi
Last recorded83,328 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 XUY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,077 miles

off side rear tyre slight cracks in outer tread area.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 82,069 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre slight cracks in outer tread area.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,133 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,317 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,675 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,511 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,592 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,323 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyre wall conditions

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,815 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 30,011 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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R636 XUY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R636 XUY, 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 R636 XUY registered?

R636 XUY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R636 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 XUY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R636 XUY have outstanding finance?

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