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S485 KDF

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,689 mi
Last recorded38,689 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 KDF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 38,689 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,368 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 30,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some damage to front of side wing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,448 miles

some damage to front of side wing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,250 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,225 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,669 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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S485 KDF is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S485 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 S485 KDF registered?

S485 KDF is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S485 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S485 KDF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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