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S401 MST

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,544 mi
Last recorded63,544 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 MST
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 63,544 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Feb 2008 63,423 miles

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

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

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

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

area around osf steering reserviour damp appearan ce

exhaust emitting clouds of steam/ vapour

heavy clunking noise osf / origin not found( under acceleration)

osf inner cv boot leaking

Fail 8 Feb 2008 63,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

area around osf steering reserviour damp appearan ce

bolt missing from clamp braket osf power steering pipe

heavy clunking noise osf / origin not found( under acceleration)

osf inner cv boot leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,375 miles

brake pipes greased not checked fully

Pass 24 Jan 2006 54,321 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 53,521 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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S401 MST is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S401 MST, 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 S401 MST registered?

S401 MST is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S401 MST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 MST shows 6 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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