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S438 AOB

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,929 mi
Last recorded48,929 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 AOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 48,929 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,317 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2017 37,959 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 21,426 miles

front end of car as accident damage nearside haedlight mountings broken bonnet hard to close

oil leak on engine possible power steering fluid

Fail 29 Apr 2014 21,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front end of car as accident damage nearside haedlight mountings broken bonnet hard to close

oil leak on engine possible power steering fluid

Pass 15 Jan 2013 15,890 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 15,788 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,592 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 15,389 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 15,054 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 14,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 13,592 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 12,983 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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S438 AOB is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S438 AOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S438 AOB registered?

S438 AOB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S438 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S438 AOB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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