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S279 BCE

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,807 mi
Last recorded29,807 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 BCE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 29,807 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 29,807 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,492 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,067 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 28,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,599 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,083 miles

wear to off side front tyre on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,527 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,949 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,306 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,594 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,839 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 23,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,841 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 22,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,201 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 22,197 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)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,661 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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S279 BCE is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S279 BCE, 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 S279 BCE registered?

S279 BCE is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S279 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S279 BCE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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