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S170 XAN

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,485 mi
Last recorded64,485 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 XAN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,485 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre scuffed

slight damage offside front tyre

slight perishing offside rear tyre

small splits wiper blades

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,404 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre getting perished

offside washer requires attention

radiator deteriating

rear brakes require attention

slight distortion nearside front brake

Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,838 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,176 miles

oil leak

slight blow front exhuast

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

rear indicators starting to fade

slight power steering leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,562 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 50,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

o/s & n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,158 miles

Oil leak

both rear indicators starting to fade

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 22 Oct 2005 42,542 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2005 42,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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S170 XAN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S170 XAN, 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 S170 XAN registered?

S170 XAN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S170 XAN safe to buy?

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