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S487 EJK

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,058 mi
Last recorded76,058 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 EJK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,058 miles

Offside front road wheel inner rim slightly bent.

Fail 7 Dec 2013 75,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front road wheel inner rim slightly bent.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test. ( Air freshener hanging from mirror )

Minor chaffing / damage to offside rear brake hose.

Power steering joint on hose at pump starting to leak.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 59,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,079 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,101 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 49,490 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 34,705 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,987 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 28,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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S487 EJK is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S487 EJK, 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 S487 EJK registered?

S487 EJK is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S487 EJK safe to buy?

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