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R943 XOC

1998 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,691 mi
Last recorded74,691 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 XOC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,691 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,664 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2013 73,664 miles

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

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

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,057 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 69,236 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/s mirror damaged but repaired

rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2010 65,668 miles

n/s door mirror glass taped on

rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2009 61,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,456 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,931 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 52,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,233 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,545 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 38,067 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 38,067 miles

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

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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R943 XOC is a 1998 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R943 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R943 XOC?

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What year was R943 XOC registered?

R943 XOC is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R943 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R943 XOC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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