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J700 CMH

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,710 mi
Last recorded78,710 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 CMH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,710 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,547 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 76,547 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,088 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,138 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 22 Aug 2014 56,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,926 miles

TOYS HANGING FROM INTERIOR MIRROR

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation of its structure

Fail 10 Jul 2013 44,912 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation of its structure

Pass 14 Jul 2012 40,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 40,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 36,273 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering bottle has no cap

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,273 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering bottle has no cap

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,128 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 35,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,379 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,102 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,158 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 14,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J700 CMH is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 64,376 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 J700 CMH, 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 27 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J700 CMH is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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