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S245 FKP

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,601 mi
Last recorded80,601 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 FKP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 80,601 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,110 miles

Offside Front steering rack gaitor damp with oil.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump area. (2.1.5 (a))

Rust present both rear inner sill panels.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill panels. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 67,083 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe holed leaking. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe holed leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener. ()

Offside Front steering rack gaitor damp with oil.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump area. (2.1.5 (a))

Rust present both rear inner sill panels.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill panels. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,438 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 65,433 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,198 miles

Front Outer cv gaitors perishing

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear outer wheel arches corroding

dampness to power steering pump / pipe

inter exhaust corroding

unable to check inner rear wheel arch condition fully due to plastic wheel arch liners

Fail 26 Sep 2017 65,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Outer cv gaitors perishing

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear outer wheel arches corroding

dampness to power steering pump / pipe

inter exhaust corroding

unable to check inner rear wheel arch condition fully due to plastic wheel arch liners

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,905 miles

Nearside Rear sill and wheel arch lip corroding

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2015 64,599 miles

Front outer cv boots perishing

Nearside rear inner/outer sill corroding

Offside rear inner/outer sill corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,285 miles

Rear inner and outer sills corroding.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,948 miles

Both outer driveshft gaitors perishing.

Offside rear inner sill corroding.

Power steering reservoir filler cap missing.

Windscreen wipers not self parking.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,507 miles

Offside rear inner sill corroding.

Outer driveshaft gaitors starting to perish.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 63,507 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear inner sill corroding.

Outer driveshaft gaitors starting to perish.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,985 miles

Both outer driveshaft gaitors starting to perish.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Power steering pump damp.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,419 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding.

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

Unable to check brake pipes fully due to plastic sheaths.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,986 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 61,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Center exhaust section corroding.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,590 miles

coolant level low

dampness on power steering pump and pipe

inter exhaust corroding

nearside front cv gaitor perishing

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2007 61,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump and pipe damp.

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 61,039 miles

Power steering pump and pipe damp.

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 60,519 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 59,746 miles

Nearside outer drive shaft gaitor starting to perish

Rear and intermediate exhaust sections corroding slightly

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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S245 FKP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S245 FKP, 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 S245 FKP registered?

S245 FKP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S245 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 FKP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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