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S312 EGU

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,189 mi
Last recorded52,189 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 EGU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,189 miles

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

O/S/F SEAT LOOSE ON RUNNERS

SRS LIGHT ON DASH

Temporary fuel cap fitted

WIPER MOTER LAZY

Fail 1 Feb 2012 52,120 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

O/S/F SEAT LOOSE ON RUNNERS

SRS LIGHT ON DASH

Temporary fuel cap fitted

WIPER MOTER LAZY

Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,221 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 44,188 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

NOISE FROM ENGINE N/S/F ACCIDENT

Oil leak

SRS LIGHT ON

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,324 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHLTY DETERIORATED

O/S/R QUARTER WINDOW NOT FITTED CORRECTLY

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 10 Dec 2009 36,324 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHLTY DETERIORATED

O/S/R QUARTER WINDOW NOT FITTED CORRECTLY

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,305 miles

near side mirror cover broken

slight fading on front and rear number plates

Fail 11 Dec 2008 30,293 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side mirror cover broken

slight fading on front and rear number plates

Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,609 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 16,536 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 12,189 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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S312 EGU is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S312 EGU, 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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S312 EGU is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S312 EGU safe to buy?

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