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S461 FGJ

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

16,521 mi
Last recorded16,521 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 FGJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 16,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 15,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 13,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 11,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 10,917 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 10,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 10,719 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 10,458 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 10,458 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 10,124 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 9,850 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 9,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread plate broken (6.3.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 9,532 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 9,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 9,134 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 8,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,311 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 7,894 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,898 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 6,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 6,052 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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S461 FGJ is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S461 FGJ, 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

How do I check the history of S461 FGJ?

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What year was S461 FGJ registered?

S461 FGJ is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S461 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S461 FGJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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