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S291 UBE

1999 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,835 mi
Last recorded91,835 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 UBE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,835 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 87,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2009 79,912 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2008 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

both front wipers require renewal as torn on ends

Fail 15 Nov 2008 76,336 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

both front wipers require renewal as torn on ends

Pass 19 Nov 2007 72,360 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 72,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 66,836 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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S291 UBE is a 1999 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S291 UBE, 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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S291 UBE is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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