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R771 XOC

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,381 mi
Last recorded128,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 XOC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 128,381 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 128,378 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 124,056 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 113,788 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 108,787 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 103,128 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 97,582 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 97,579 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 90,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 83,909 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,747 miles

acceptable wear/movement in o/s outer bush/bearing of rack and pinnion.

rough spot detected on steering colume, a thorough inspection of colume and its couplings is strongly advised.

slight deterioration in o/s front wiper blade.

Fail 10 Jun 2005 67,451 miles

Acceptable roughness detected during the lock to lock test.

Heavy corrosion affecting several sections of exhaust system.

N/S rear tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 67,451 miles

Acceptable roughness detected during the lock to lock test.

Heavy corrosion affecting several sections of exhaust system.

N/S rear tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2005 67,451 miles

ACCEPTABLE ROUGHNESS FELT IN STEERING DURING LOCK TO LOCK TEST

HEAVY CORROSION ON SEVERAL SECTIONS OF EXHAUST. †

N/S REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jun 2005 67,451 miles

ACCEPTABLE ROUGHNESS FELT IN STEERING DURING LOCK TO LOCK TEST

HEAVY CORROSION ON SEVERAL SECTIONS OF EXHAUST. †

N/S REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R771 XOC is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R771 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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R771 XOC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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