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V797 DSL

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,945 mi
Last recorded72,945 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 DSL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 72,945 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 72,942 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,309 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 68,303 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,179 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,456 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

outer sills corroded

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,116 miles

exhaust deteriated

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,964 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,916 miles

Front tyres perishing/cracking on outer side walls

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight damage on nearside outer sill

Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,442 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking on side walls

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight damage on nearside rear outer sill

Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,082 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre perrished

offside front washer jet pipe has a pin hole in pipe

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres perrishing/cracking on treads & side walls

Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,891 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 35,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nsf mirror head incomplete

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,147 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 25,660 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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V797 DSL is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V797 DSL, 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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What year was V797 DSL registered?

V797 DSL is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 30 October 1999.

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