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R405 FWS

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,246 mi
Last recorded74,246 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 FWS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,246 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 74,246 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 71,817 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 71,817 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 69,685 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 14 May 2015 69,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 23 May 2014 681,414 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 68,113 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,189 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 62,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 56,871 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,196 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 45,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,024 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 37,024 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 34,794 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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R405 FWS is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R405 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 R405 FWS registered?

R405 FWS is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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