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S302 LKP

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,008 mi
Last recorded52,008 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 LKP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,008 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,354 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 48,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre is slightly cracking

o/s/r tyre is slightly cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre is slightly cracking

o/s/r tyre is slightly cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2011 46,744 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall but no ply or cords exposed.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,744 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall but no ply or cords exposed.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,903 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,398 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,247 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 43,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,154 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 41,143 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,756 miles

nearside wiper-blade starting to split

Fail 18 Jul 2006 38,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

nearside wiper-blade starting to split

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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S302 LKP is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S302 LKP, 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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What year was S302 LKP registered?

S302 LKP is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S302 LKP safe to buy?

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