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S289 KOB

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,927 mi
Last recorded52,927 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 KOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2009 52,927 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,927 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,525 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 48,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 45,835 miles

outer disk pad of o/s front brake appears to 3/4 worn

Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,857 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s front tyre IS ON LEGAL LIMIT, replacement strongly advised ASAP!

slight wear detected in o/s outer bush/bearing of rack and pinnion.

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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S289 KOB is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S289 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 S289 KOB registered?

S289 KOB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S289 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S289 KOB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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