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S244 FBN

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,193 mi
Last recorded87,193 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 FBN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,193 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 87,193 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 8,541 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 8,541 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,379 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all metal brake pipes have been greased

srs light on

wheel arches starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

back box outer casing corroded

both number plate lights dim

front exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

offside rack gaitor requires attention soon

srs lights on

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,584 miles

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

both number plate lights dim

both outer sills slightly corroded

metal brake pipes have been greased

Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,453 miles

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

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

footbrake performance on limit (50%)

handbrake performance on limit (16%)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

second-hand power steering pump fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2010 77,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 74,292 miles

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

handbrake travel requires attention soon

offside rack joint has slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2008 70,990 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear number plate lights dim

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 29 Jan 2007 67,157 miles

both rear indercators slightly discoloured

Pass 31 Jan 2006 62,118 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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S244 FBN is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S244 FBN, 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 S244 FBN registered?

S244 FBN is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S244 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S244 FBN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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