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S568 LFJ

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,460 mi
Last recorded110,460 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 LFJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 110,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre stop light working at 80%.

joint between cat/front exhaust minor leak.

screw in o/s/f tyre +pressure low.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 102,547 miles

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 102,595 miles

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare tyre defective

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,566 miles

play in o/s+n/s steering rack inner arms/joints.

slight free play at steering wheel.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 96,563 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing very thin on edges.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack inner arms/joints.

slight free play at steering wheel.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 88,356 miles

minor leaks around centre+front exhausts.

play in o/s steering rack arm/joint.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,051 miles

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms/joints.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 79,051 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms/joints.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 68,370 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 68,327 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,691 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 60,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 53,269 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 53,182 miles

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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S568 LFJ is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S568 LFJ, 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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S568 LFJ is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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