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R669 XOC

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,737 mi
Last recorded82,737 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 XOC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 82,737 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall and tread worn on edges

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 82,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall and tread worn on edges

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear and front suspension components rusty.

underbody rust

Fail 10 Nov 2016 81,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear and front suspension components rusty.

underbody rust

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,285 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 79,276 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,264 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coolant level low

slight misting of oil on power steering pump

Fail 29 Oct 2014 76,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coolant level low

slight misting of oil on power steering pump

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,168 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

alternator belt poorly adjusted

coolant level low

general underbody corrosion

new front brake pads fitted to nearside but not to offside

offside front brake slightly dragging

radiator deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2013 74,168 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

alternator belt poorly adjusted

coolant level low

general underbody corrosion

new front brake pads fitted to nearside but not to offside

offside front brake slightly dragging

radiator deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,459 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator belt deteriorated

coolant level low

general underbody corrosion

radiator deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2012 67,459 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator belt deteriorated

coolant level low

general underbody corrosion

radiator deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,612 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside handbrake cables slightly chaffing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,815 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 63,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 57,675 miles

n/s wiper starting to split

sligth play in o/s rack

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 May 2009 46,038 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 43,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,835 miles

slighht rumble n/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 5 May 2006 36,484 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 33,636 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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R669 XOC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R669 XOC, 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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R669 XOC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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