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S173 FNM

1998 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,856 mi
Last recorded66,856 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 FNM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,856 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 66,856 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,570 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,602 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 59,602 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,440 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 54,431 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,465 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 49,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,990 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,990 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,744 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 39,744 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,512 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 33,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 23,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,141 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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S173 FNM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S173 FNM, 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 S173 FNM registered?

S173 FNM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S173 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S173 FNM shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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