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R849 XOF

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,251 mi
Last recorded100,251 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 XOF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 100,251 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,419 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 92,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,131 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 79,124 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 74,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 69,572 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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R849 XOF is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R849 XOF, 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 R849 XOF registered?

R849 XOF is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R849 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R849 XOF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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