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S131 FNW

1998 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,827 mi
Last recorded49,827 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 FNW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,827 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 49,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,581 miles

Front play in rack ends

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

b/pipes under sealed

Fail 27 Jul 2015 47,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes undersealed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre perished/cracking to sidewalls

Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,359 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,224 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

SUMP CORRODED

Fail 27 Jun 2013 40,193 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

SUMP CORRODED

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,618 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes greased

nearside sill corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,346 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 35,889 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,236 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 34,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion on offside front brake pipe.

corrosion on rear under sills borderline.

play in steering rack offside.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,602 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has just achieved emission test limits possible catalist problem

Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,140 miles

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

play in steering rack

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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S131 FNW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S131 FNW, 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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S131 FNW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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