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S144 ABU

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,479 mi
Last recorded100,479 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 ABU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 100,479 miles

Offside Outer Sill Corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,979 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,102 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 92,921 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise clutch pedal hight

Fail 11 Nov 2013 92,921 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise clutch pedal hight

Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,707 miles

Oil leak

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

advise airbag light on

advise oil sump corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 90,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

advise airbag light on

advise oil sump corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 87,864 miles

advise offside front tyre cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,956 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 82,498 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 82,498 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 78,409 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,269 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 73,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 67,387 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 67,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 61,073 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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S144 ABU is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S144 ABU, 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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S144 ABU is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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