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R386 FPW

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,502 mi
Last recorded98,502 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 FPW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,502 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 98,349 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,026 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 81,786 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 81,786 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,303 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,466 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,279 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 57,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 49,319 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,319 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,934 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 33,885 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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R386 FPW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R386 FPW, 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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What year was R386 FPW registered?

R386 FPW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 July 1998.

Is R386 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 FPW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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