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S478 EMV

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

26,614 mi
Last recorded26,614 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 EMV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 26,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 25,768 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 25,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 23,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 23,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 20,354 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 20,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 19,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 18,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 18,924 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 18,923 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 17,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 15,114 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 10,251 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 3,676 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 3,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 2,901 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 2,890 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 2,882 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 2,874 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 2,865 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 2,852 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 2,790 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 2,649 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 2,502 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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S478 EMV is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S478 EMV, 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 S478 EMV registered?

S478 EMV is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S478 EMV safe to buy?

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