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S294 FKP

1998 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,384 mi
Last recorded60,384 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 FKP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside headlamp mounting brackets broke but headlamp still secure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 60,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside headlight mounting brackets broke but headlight still secure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,952 miles

oil leaking from:-oil filter,corroded sump pan and the power steering system.

slight damage to both front tyres. (both outer side walls)

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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S294 FKP is a 1998 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S294 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.

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What year was S294 FKP registered?

S294 FKP is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S294 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S294 FKP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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