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S149 FNW

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,507 mi
Last recorded32,507 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 FNW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,507 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 25,347 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 22,549 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 20,761 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 17,297 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,571 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,690 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 15,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,709 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,614 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 13,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 12,167 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 10,004 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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S149 FNW is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S149 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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What year was S149 FNW registered?

S149 FNW is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S149 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S149 FNW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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