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S214 FDM

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

36,529 mi
Last recorded36,529 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS214 FDM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 36,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 34,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer corroded , large hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition pipe to silencer corroded ,large hole (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 34,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing many minor cracks in sidewalls and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing many minor cracks in sidewalls and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 34,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing many minor cracks in sidewalls and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing many minor cracks in sidewalls and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing many minor cracks in sidewalls and tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing many minor cracks in sidewalls and tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust deteriated but not blowing

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 29,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is split (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear has many minor cracks around the inner sidewall circumference

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear has many minor cracks around the inner sidewall circumference

Fail 17 Sep 2015 28,403 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear has many minor cracks around the inner sidewall circumference

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear has many minor cracks around the inner sidewall circumference

Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,887 miles

offside rear tyre has multiple minor cracks in both sidewalls but not through to cords

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,736 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 24,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,664 miles

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

Rear high rise stop lamp,one of the bulbs is inoperative

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,320 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 21,320 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,675 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,715 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 16,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,044 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,113 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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S214 FDM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S214 FDM, 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 S214 FDM registered?

S214 FDM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is S214 FDM safe to buy?

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