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S242 JNH

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,152 mi
Last recorded128,152 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 JNH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2012 128,152 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 128,152 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 122,839 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2011 122,831 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 112,362 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 109,650 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 107,042 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 107,042 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 103,974 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 100,591 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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S242 JNH is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue 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 S242 JNH, 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 S242 JNH registered?

S242 JNH is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S242 JNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 JNH 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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