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S239 GOJ

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,712 mi
Last recorded46,712 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 GOJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2014 46,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,707 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 44,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,372 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,206 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,728 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 38,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,426 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,480 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all wheel trims missing

rear wash wiper not working

Fail 10 Dec 2007 34,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all wheel trims missing

rear wash wiper not working

Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,318 miles

centre stop lamp only has 1xbulb working

offside wing mirror couling broken

rear footbrake noisy operation

Pass 14 Dec 2005 31,726 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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S239 GOJ is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S239 GOJ, 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 S239 GOJ registered?

S239 GOJ is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S239 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S239 GOJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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