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S293 MAB

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,502 mi
Last recorded138,502 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 MAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 138,502 miles

Oil leak ()

body work damged front and rear

coolant fan not working

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 138,502 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

body work damged front and rear

coolant fan not working

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 133,326 miles

engine oil level on minium

n/s outter cv gaitor perished

radiator leaking

wipers don't self park

Fail 8 Dec 2015 133,303 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level on minium

n/s outter cv gaitor perished

radiator leaking

wipers don't self park

Pass 3 Dec 2014 128,562 miles

both front wipers split

corrossion on both outter cills

n/s/f outter cv gaitor perished

n/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

possiable wiper motor fault but stops in parked position

Fail 2 Dec 2014 128,562 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)

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

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

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

both front wipers split

corrossion on both outter cills

n/s/f outter cv gaitor perished

n/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake binding

oil staining on sump

possiable wiper motor fault but stops in parked position

Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,651 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 124,651 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)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 118,804 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 112,084 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 105,760 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 105,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 95,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 84,843 miles

high leval stop light section inoperative

Fail 21 Jan 2008 83,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advice new rear wiper blade required

high leval stop light section inoperative

Pass 21 Jan 2008 83,745 miles

advice new rear wiper blade required

high leval stop light section inoperative

Pass 23 Jan 2007 83,238 miles

high line stop light section in operative

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 19 Dec 2005 77,368 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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S293 MAB is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S293 MAB, 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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S293 MAB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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