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S387 UBL

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,400 mi
Last recorded77,400 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 UBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 77,400 miles

battery insecure

coolant low

fan belt perished

large oil leak in area of steering rack slight

n/s/f cv boot perished

Fail 23 Apr 2009 77,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

battery insecure

coolant low

fan belt perished

large oil leak near steer rack no visible leak

n/s/f cv boot perished not split

Fail 10 Apr 2009 77,166 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

coolant low

fan belt perished

large oil leak near steer rack no visible leak

n/s/f cv boot perished not split

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,036 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 71,036 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,841 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 52,422 miles

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

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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S387 UBL is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S387 UBL, 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 S387 UBL registered?

S387 UBL is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S387 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S387 UBL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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