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R401 FWS

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,175 mi
Last recorded84,175 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 FWS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 84,175 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Radiator In Poor Condition.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 84,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Radiator In Poor Condition.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 77,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,145 miles

Coolan r radiator in very poor condition.

Suspect engine oil leak.

severe corrosion in n/s front and rear doors.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 64,586 miles

Both n/s doors severlt corroded at bottom edges, no sharp edges at time of test.

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

Coolant radiator in very poor condition.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 64,586 miles

Both n/s doors severlt corroded at bottom edges, no sharp edges at time of test.

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

Coolant radiator in very poor condition.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,478 miles

Coolant radiator in poor condition.

Fog lamp switch "sticky" to operate.

O/s/f seat belt stalk difficult to operate.

Oil leak front of engine near cambelt.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,762 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 39,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R401 FWS 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 70%.

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 R401 FWS, 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 R401 FWS registered?

R401 FWS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R401 FWS safe to buy?

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