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S252 ADB

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,523 mi
Last recorded89,523 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 ADB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 87,015 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 87,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,584 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 76,775 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2008 67,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 61,416 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 59,516 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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S252 ADB 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 90%.

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 S252 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S252 ADB?

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What year was S252 ADB registered?

S252 ADB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S252 ADB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 ADB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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