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R200 OVG

1999 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,826 mi
Last recorded28,826 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 OVG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 28,826 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 26,978 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 26,825 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 26,801 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 26,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 22,777 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 21,345 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 21,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 21,138 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 20,908 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 20,724 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 20,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 20,637 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 20,144 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 19,206 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 18,265 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 17,268 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 15,858 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 15,311 miles

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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R200 OVG is a 1999 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R200 OVG, 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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What year was R200 OVG registered?

R200 OVG is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is R200 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R200 OVG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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