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S304 JGU

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,802 mi
Last recorded69,802 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 JGU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,802 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 69,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,086 miles

All tyres sidewalls have a lot of cracks despite tread depth being good

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Feb 2013 67,086 miles

All tyres sidewalls have a lot of cracks despite tread depth being good

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 65,312 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,964 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,153 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,440 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 56,640 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,640 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 50,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,282 miles

REAR TYRES 175/65R14 FRONT TYRES 165/65R14

REAR TYRES WORN LOW AND TREAD PERISHED

Pass 16 May 2005 45,085 miles

offside rear tyre cracked and perishing and is worn down toan average of 3.0 mm †both wiper blades are starting to tear †handbrake could do with adjustment

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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S304 JGU is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S304 JGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S304 JGU?

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What year was S304 JGU registered?

S304 JGU is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S304 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S304 JGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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