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V856 GFR

1999 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,023 mi
Last recorded74,023 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 GFR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,023 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 74,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,576 miles

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

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

front brake discs corrodied

Pass 1 Aug 2008 66,636 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 66,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 65,192 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 65,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,323 miles

*** water contaminated by oil suspect head gasket *** †** gear box very noisy ** †n/s/f shock absorber damp †slight play in steering system †both front outer c.v gaiters cracking †cracking to both front anti roll bar drop link bushes

Fail 25 Nov 2006 61,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges. †***185 55 15V *** †RR252A MID †RR253X REAR †FDG19 †BLG63

Near side front shock absorber damp †Slight play in steering rack †Both outer cv gaitors cracking †Front anti roll bar drop link bushes are cre cracking †Front brake discs heavily worn †Front brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Dec 2005 56,709 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 56,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in tyre

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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V856 GFR is a 1999 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V856 GFR, 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 V856 GFR registered?

V856 GFR is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V856 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V856 GFR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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