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S250 FKP

1998 Rover 114

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,056 mi
Last recorded41,056 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 11444,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 FKP
MakeRover
Model114
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 41,056 miles

Exhaust baffle noisey

Pass 7 Sep 2018 35,939 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,161 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion cill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,087 miles

advise fuel filler pipe corrosion. but not leaking.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,398 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 33,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,017 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,195 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 31,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,376 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,333 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,796 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,251 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,134 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 25,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,432 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 21,432 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 114?

Based on 112,346 MOT tests across 22,170 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
2,640
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
22,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,635
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,258
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,160
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,111
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S250 FKP is a 1998 Rover 114 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 44,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 114 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,635 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S250 FKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S250 FKP registered?

S250 FKP is a 1998 Rover 114, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S250 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S250 FKP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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