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S346 RDA

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,490 mi
Last recorded133,490 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS346 RDA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 133,490 miles

boot lid damaged

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 126,586 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

heat shield insecure on cat

tail gate trim broken

Fail 28 Mar 2011 126,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

heat shield insecure on cat

tail gate trim broken

Pass 26 Mar 2010 118,855 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nsf mirror missing

Fail 26 Mar 2010 118,844 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nsf mirror missing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 111,006 miles

Oil leak

tail gate handle broken

Fail 9 Mar 2009 110,999 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Oil leak

tail gate handle broken

Fail 13 Mar 2008 102,804 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 102,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 96,189 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 85,779 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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S346 RDA is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver 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 S346 RDA, 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 S346 RDA registered?

S346 RDA is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S346 RDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S346 RDA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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