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S418 AET

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,248 mi
Last recorded74,248 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 AET
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Sep 2010 66,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,781 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 58,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to front bumper and front panel

Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,287 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 54,287 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,728 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 53,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,910 miles

front tyres 2mm

Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,861 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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S418 AET is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green 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 S418 AET, 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 S418 AET registered?

S418 AET is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S418 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S418 AET 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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