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S297 KOB

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,679 mi
Last recorded61,679 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 KOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 61,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

in car fanspeed resistor only working on two speeds

no reverse lights

rear brakes only just passed due to slow application possible fault on inner of drums

rear fog light switch sticking

slight play in osf wheel bearing

strong advise rear reg plate discoloured

Fail 27 Nov 2007 61,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

in car fanspeed resistor only working on two speeds

no reverse lights

rear brakes only just passed due to slow application possible fault on inner of drums

rear fog light switch sticking

slight play in osf wheel bearing

strong advise rear reg plate discoloured

Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 46,391 miles

handbrake high

nearside rear tyre on 3 mm

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Dec 2005 46,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake high

nearside rear tyre on 3 mm

slight play in steering rack

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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S297 KOB is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S297 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.

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S297 KOB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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