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S101 GDK

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,395 mi
Last recorded53,395 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 GDK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 53,395 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture in arch (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,134 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 52,133 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,760 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pas leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,360 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

pas leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 49,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

pas leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,948 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 47,944 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns rear and front and os rear tyres perished.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,542 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 46,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,198 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,864 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,407 miles

ns wiper

Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,098 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 41,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

THROTTLE STICKS

Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,448 miles

SUSPECTED SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING O/S/F

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,119 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 38,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 36,782 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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S101 GDK is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green 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 S101 GDK, 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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S101 GDK is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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