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S434 LFJ

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,837 mi
Last recorded137,837 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 LFJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 137,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to windscreen zone A smaller than 10mm.

o/s/f brake pads starting to wear thin.

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured.

power steering fluid low.

slight uneveness in rear brakes.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 137,837 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to windscreen zone A smaller than 10mm.

exhaust emissions lambda close to acceptable limits.

o/s/f brake pads starting to wear thin.

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured.

power steering fluid low.

slight uneveness in rear brakes.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 124,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s+n/s/r long metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

power steering fluid close to min level.

slight fluid weep around power steering hoses/joints.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 124,902 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s+n/s/r long metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

power steering fluid close to min level.

slight fluid weep around power steering hoses/joints.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 113,563 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers starting to weep.

oil leak.

slight fluid weep around power steering system.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 113,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers starting to weep.

oil leak.

slight fluid weep around power steering system.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 101,200 miles

damage/cuts to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

n/s/fshock absorber starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r long metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep.

play in steering rack/system.

slight fluid weep around power steering pipes/hoses.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 101,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

damage/cuts to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.

n/s/fshock absorber starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r long metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r shock absorbers starting to weep.

play in steering rack/system.

slight fluid weep around power steering pipes/hoses.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 88,020 miles

front number plate almost deteriorated.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 19 Oct 2006 76,013 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 76,013 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 71,378 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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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S434 LFJ is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S434 LFJ, 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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S434 LFJ is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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