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XAZ 2228

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,751 mi
Last recorded76,751 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 2228
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2008 76,751 miles

both outter cv boots perishing & cracking

both rear radius bushies starting too split slightly

n/s/f tyre 2mm & inner edge scrubbing off

n/s/r tyre 2mm & nail inside tread

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,868 miles

both rear radius bushies starting too detorate

exhaust poor- corroded at places

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,505 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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XAZ 2228 is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAZ 2228, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XAZ 2228?

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What year was XAZ 2228 registered?

XAZ 2228 is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is XAZ 2228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 2228 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XAZ 2228 have outstanding finance?

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