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S235 BCE

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,673 mi
Last recorded129,673 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 BCE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 129,673 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 129,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 123,885 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 117,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 110,732 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 110,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 103,514 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 96,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 89,221 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 89,221 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S235 BCE is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S235 BCE, 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

How do I check the history of S235 BCE?

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What year was S235 BCE registered?

S235 BCE is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S235 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S235 BCE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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