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S153 ORN

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,660 mi
Last recorded67,660 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 ORN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,660 miles

front too rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,239 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,644 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2008 51,639 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,423 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 40,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre nail in tread

nearside rear light cluster and area damaged

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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S153 ORN is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S153 ORN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S153 ORN?

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What year was S153 ORN registered?

S153 ORN is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S153 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S153 ORN shows 6 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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