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S146 FKN

1998 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,407 mi
Last recorded81,407 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 FKN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 81,407 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 81,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,219 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on the edge

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Dec 2008 75,965 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

coolant contaminated

slight deterioration to auxilary belts

Fail 15 Dec 2008 75,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

coolant contaminated

slight deterioration to auxilary belts

Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,538 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 68,538 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 59,002 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 55,670 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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S146 FKN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S146 FKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S146 FKN registered?

S146 FKN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S146 FKN safe to buy?

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