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S174 MJF

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,321 mi
Last recorded101,321 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 MJF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,321 miles

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 10 Mar 2017 101,304 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,070 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe/box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 94,732 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 94,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,728 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,753 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 747,746 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 74,746 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 69,621 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 63,776 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 58,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 51,521 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 45,809 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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S174 MJF is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S174 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 S174 MJF registered?

S174 MJF is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S174 MJF safe to buy?

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