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S495 HAF

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,068 mi
Last recorded50,068 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 HAF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres perishing

front and rear suspension components corroding

nsf outer sill holed but not structual

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,987 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to inner & outer sills

vehicle underside, suspension, braking and exhaust components are corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,906 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to inner and outer sills

suspension and braking components are corrdoing

Fail 22 Jul 2015 49,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to inner and outer sills

suspension and braking components are corrdoing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

salt corrosion throughout pipes

suspension units corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,141 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust slight deterioration

Fail 6 Jul 2012 48,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel is slightly binding

one high level brake light bulb is not working

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,090 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 46,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,497 miles

cracking on inner walls rear tyres

light corrosion underside

Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,473 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

bind on front brake o/s

n/s/r brake readings low

n/s/r tyre perished

rear indicators faded

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,950 miles

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

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

wiper bldes split

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,888 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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S495 HAF is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S495 HAF, 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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S495 HAF is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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