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S418 CAX

1999 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,812 mi
Last recorded103,812 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 CAX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 103,812 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,784 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 96,784 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 30 May 2009 93,945 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 May 2009 93,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 93,582 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight movement in both steering rack arms

Fail 2 Jul 2008 93,582 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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight movement in both steering rack arms

Pass 28 Jun 2007 84,012 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 84,012 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s/f shocker slightly damp

Pass 5 Jun 2006 72,260 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 72,260 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CAX is a 1999 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CAX, 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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S418 CAX is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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