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R661 XUY

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,175 mi
Last recorded67,175 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 XUY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,175 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 67,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,069 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly and slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Dec 2012 58,828 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight cracks in n/s rear tyre wall

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks around side wall and in treads.

has the timing belt been replaced,we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years.failure causes major engine damage.

srs light on flagging a fault code.cooling radiator slightly corroded.bad engine oil leaks.slight corrosion to fuel and brake pipes in various places.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 55,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks around side wall and in treads.

has the timing belt been replaced,we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years.failure causes major engine damage.

srs light on flagging a fault code.cooling radiator slightly corroded.bad engine oil leaks.slight corrosion to fuel and brake pipes in various places.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,521 miles

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

has the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,818 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,736 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,215 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,722 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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R661 XUY is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R661 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 R661 XUY registered?

R661 XUY is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R661 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 XUY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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