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S290 FDM

1998 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,826 mi
Last recorded71,826 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 FDM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 71,826 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 71,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 70,921 miles

both rear outer sills weak and corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 68,502 miles

near side rear outer sill weak and corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 68,502 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side rear outer sill weak and corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 64,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 63,527 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,527 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 62,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,533 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 59,305 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,610 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,231 miles

exhaust system very rusty

front pipe very weak and blowing slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2006 46,375 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,227 miles

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

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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S290 FDM is a 1998 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S290 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S290 FDM?

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What year was S290 FDM registered?

S290 FDM is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S290 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S290 FDM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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