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S208 ABA

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,621 mi
Last recorded28,621 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 ABA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 28,621 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,858 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,034 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 26,028 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,393 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,471 miles

Exhaust rusty.

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,311 miles

Cracking in both outer c.v boots.

Damage to nearside door mirror cover.

Exhaust back box and centre pipe rusty.

Front brake pads low.

Rear brake check.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,602 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight power steering leak.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight leak power steering

Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,399 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 17,933 miles

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

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

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

w/washers weak; cooling system water was low

Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,933 miles

w/washers weak; cooling system water was low

Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,365 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (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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S208 ABA is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S208 ABA, 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 S208 ABA registered?

S208 ABA is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S208 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 ABA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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