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S290 UBL

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,911 mi
Last recorded118,911 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 UBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 118,911 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 118,911 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 115,810 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 115,808 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,921 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 111,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,895 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 102,350 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 102,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 96,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 96,078 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,632 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 91,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 87,162 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 78,945 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,045 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,522 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 72,522 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,879 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 66,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 66,800 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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S290 UBL is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S290 UBL, 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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S290 UBL is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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