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S162 MJF

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,955 mi
Last recorded102,955 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 MJF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,955 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 102,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,302 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 95,302 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,000 miles

middle and rear exhast rusting

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,709 miles

front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,146 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,049 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 77,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,498 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 71,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 66,333 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 60,754 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,714 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,913 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 41,131 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 41,131 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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S162 MJF is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green 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 S162 MJF, 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

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What year was S162 MJF registered?

S162 MJF is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S162 MJF safe to buy?

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