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S452 MFL

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,504 mi
Last recorded88,504 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 MFL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 88,504 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Jul 2015 84,105 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,748 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 78,748 miles

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

Offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,578 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2013 73,578 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,774 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 68,769 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,440 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,125 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,619 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 58,570 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,618 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 42,618 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S452 MFL is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S452 MFL, 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 S452 MFL registered?

S452 MFL is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S452 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S452 MFL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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