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S248 AWL

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,019 mi
Last recorded113,019 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 AWL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 113,019 miles

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

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

front wipers spilt

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,417 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,416 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 93,416 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 88,558 miles

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

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

centre rear brake light reduced output

front no plate minor damage

Pass 15 Feb 2011 88,558 miles

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

centre rear brake light reduced output

front no plate minor damage

Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,375 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 74,684 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,244 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 71,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 64,209 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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S248 AWL is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S248 AWL, 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 S248 AWL registered?

S248 AWL is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S248 AWL safe to buy?

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