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V803 SAV

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,749 mi
Last recorded111,749 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 SAV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 111,749 miles

aux drive belt noisy (not part of test).

nail in tread of the rear o/side tyre.

o/side front inner wheel rim damage.

power steering drive belt cracking.

radiator in poor condition (not part of test).

Fail 6 Jan 2012 11,142 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

aux drive belt noisy (not part of test).

coolant reservoir empty of coolant (not part of test).

nail in tread of the rear o/side tyre.

o/side front inner wheel rim damage.

power steering drive belt cracking.

radiator in poor condition (not part of test).

Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,808 miles

handbrake poor readings at the n/side.

nail in tread of the rear o/side tyre.

o/side front antiroll bar link bar upper bush split.

power steering drive belt cracked.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 102,808 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake poor readings at the n/side.

nail in tread of the rear o/side tyre.

o/side front antiroll bar link bar upper bush split.

power steering drive belt cracked.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 94,229 miles

front antiroll bar link n/side bush split.

n/side wiper blade splitting.

o/side c/v boot cracking.

steel brake pipes to the rear n/side & o/side brake back plates corroded.

Fail 6 Jan 2010 94,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level low.

front antiroll bar link n/side bush split.

n/side wiper blade splitting.

o/side c/v boot cracking.

steel brake pipes to the rear n/side & o/side brake back plates corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,305 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 84,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 77,765 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight damage to inside of off side front wheel

Pass 2 Jan 2007 74,656 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 74,651 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fluid evident in offside of engine compartment no obvious leak

Pass 6 Jan 2006 71,536 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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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V803 SAV is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V803 SAV, 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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V803 SAV is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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