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S47 KFC

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,498 mi
Last recorded57,498 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 KFC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,498 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 57,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low effort n/s/r parkbrake

n/s mirror insecure @ interior mirror

Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,712 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 50,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S47 KFC is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S47 KFC, 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 S47 KFC registered?

S47 KFC is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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