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S447 DHU

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,779 mi
Last recorded81,779 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 DHU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,779 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 81,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,659 miles

Both front anti roll bar, drop link bushes, starting to split.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,103 miles

Radiator cooling fins very poor condition

SRS warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Dec 2009 73,163 miles

radiator cooling fins poor condition

Fail 18 Dec 2009 73,163 miles

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

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

radiator cooling fins poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,630 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,486 miles

Front exhaust pipe corroding

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

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,056 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 67,036 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 64,091 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe damp at resevoir (fluid level ok)

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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S447 DHU is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S447 DHU, 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 S447 DHU registered?

S447 DHU is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S447 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S447 DHU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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