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S244 ADB

1999 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,063 mi
Last recorded95,063 miles
Recorded on24 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 ADB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 May 2015 95,063 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre cracking/spliting

Pass 7 Jun 2014 89,774 miles

Both front and rear wheel arches corroded

N/s outer sill badly corroded

N/s/f inner cv boot slightly damaged

O/s outer sill badly corroded

O/s/f outer cv gaitor perished

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2014 89,668 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

O/s outer sill badly corroded

O/s/f outer cv gaitor perished

Both front and rear wheel arches corroded

N/s outer sill badly corroded

N/s/f inner cv boot slightly damaged

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 84,796 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nail in o/s/r tyre leaking

rear silencer and rear joint deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2013 84,796 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nail in o/s/r tyre leaking

rear silencer and rear joint deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,651 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 78,651 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front wheel arch rusty

rust formng on both nearside and offside outersills

Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,264 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front wheel arch rusty

rust formng on both nearside and offside outersills

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,975 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion forming on nearside outer sill

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,647 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 59,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,660 miles

wet at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,343 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 48,343 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,699 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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S244 ADB is a 1999 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S244 ADB, 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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S244 ADB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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