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S495 LBK

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,176 mi
Last recorded136,176 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 LBK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 136,176 miles

Both the outer sills are slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat rear flange (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

The N/S wing mirror is damaged and loose

The PAS fluid level is too high

Fail 1 Sep 2015 136,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid sprays over car and not onto screen (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working consists of two lamps and neither are working (1.1.C.1d)

Both the outer sills are slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat rear flange (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

The N/S wing mirror is damaged and loose

The PAS fluid level is too high

Pass 4 Aug 2014 129,037 miles

Both wing mirror covers are loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has slight sideways movement but too no effect

Fail 4 Aug 2014 129,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both wing mirror covers are loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has slight sideways movement but too no effect

Pass 27 Aug 2013 122,238 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 122,184 miles

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)

near side rear tyre splitting between tread

Pass 7 Aug 2012 115,584 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 115,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

cut in n/s/f tyre no cords showing at time of test

n/s/f tyre worn on raised edge

o/s/f mirror glass broken

Fail 5 Jul 2012 115,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion/rust, offside/nearside sills.

drive belt noisey.

front tyres tread worn low on edges.

low rear parking and foot brake performance.

nearside front tyre, cuts in sidewall.

offside mirror glass cracked/damaged.

Pass 6 May 2011 105,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side front tyre has cuts in side wall.

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 96,046 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 92,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 92,514 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 85,700 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 77,281 miles

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

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

water leak from rad.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,281 miles

water leak from rad.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 62,426 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 LBK is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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