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S470 KDF

1999 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,927 mi
Last recorded59,927 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 KDF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side & off side rear wheel arches corroded & rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,492 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 46,492 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 46,465 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/ rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,916 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,999 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,740 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,132 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,431 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,821 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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S470 KDF is a 1999 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S470 KDF, 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 S470 KDF registered?

S470 KDF is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S470 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S470 KDF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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