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S221 RDA

1999 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,718 mi
Last recorded116,718 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 RDA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,718 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 110,988 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,531 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,280 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 93,818 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 93,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 2 Oct 2012 88,594 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 88,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,263 miles

condition of n/s/r trailing arm bush

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,494 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,792 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 19 Nov 2008 68,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 61,566 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 48,570 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 48,570 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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S221 RDA is a 1999 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 68,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S221 RDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S221 RDA registered?

S221 RDA is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S221 RDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S221 RDA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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