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S374 VWB

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,693 mi
Last recorded83,693 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS374 VWB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,693 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 83,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

centre stop light 1/6th inop

offside front brake binding slightly when wheel is rotated of the ground

power steering fluid level bellow minimum

slight free play in offside steering rack end

slight surface rust on offside + nearside front brake disc wear surfaces

Pass 28 Feb 2009 72,847 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 72,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,903 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 37,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,403 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,121 miles

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

spare feels low pressure

Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,655 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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S374 VWB is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S374 VWB, 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 S374 VWB registered?

S374 VWB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S374 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S374 VWB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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