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S132 FBW

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,720 mi
Last recorded81,720 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 FBW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,720 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 80,970 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,060 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,206 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,067 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,697 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 75,697 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,313 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 74,313 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,055 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,026 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 71,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 65,245 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre cracked along sidewall and tread

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,752 miles

Coolant leak

off side rear tyre outer wall has slight cracks

Fail 13 Aug 2009 61,752 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

off side rear tyre outer wall has slight cracks

Fail 15 Aug 2008 58,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,214 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,631 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,889 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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S132 FBW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S132 FBW, 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 S132 FBW registered?

S132 FBW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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