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S280 FKP

1998 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,949 mi
Last recorded73,949 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 FKP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,949 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,626 miles

advise slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,621 miles

advise nearside front shock slight leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,996 miles

crack in corner of screen

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,213 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,211 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,761 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 53,761 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,658 miles

both front tyre walls cracking

crack in o\s top corner of windscreen

rear brakes require attention

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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S280 FKP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S280 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 S280 FKP registered?

S280 FKP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S280 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S280 FKP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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