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S278 KOB

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,991 mi
Last recorded82,991 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 KOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,991 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,231 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 70,171 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,114 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,354 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,258 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 51,258 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,336 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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S278 KOB is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S278 KOB, 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 S278 KOB registered?

S278 KOB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S278 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S278 KOB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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