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S178 MJF

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,454 mi
Last recorded35,454 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 MJF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,454 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules slightly rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system slightly deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,114 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 28,099 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 28,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 28,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 2 Feb 2017 28,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2016 27,867 miles

Offside temp repair to os mirror cover

Fail 26 Jan 2016 27,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside temp repair to os mirror cover

Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,210 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 27,204 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,441 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 26,404 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,556 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 23,556 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,158 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 21,142 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,141 miles

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

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 23 Mar 2006 16,951 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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S178 MJF is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S178 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.

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What year was S178 MJF registered?

S178 MJF is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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