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V860 GFS

1999 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,419 mi
Last recorded51,419 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 GFS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,419 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 51,419 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pipes corroded

front coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,182 miles

all tyres close to legal limit fronts 3/2mm rears 3mm and 4/3mm (175/65r14t)

fuel tank corroded

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded

osr brake pipe rear section corroded

rocker area damp , sump corroded and pas pipes corroded

slight noise nsr wheel bearing

slight play at hand brake lever

suspect front brakes worn

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,784 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 33,784 miles

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

all wipers slightly smearing

exhaust centre and rear badly corroded

nsf tyre has a cut in sidewall (4/3mm)

rad fins deteriorated

rocker area damp

slight movement in both ball ends of steering rack

sump corroded

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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V860 GFS is a 1999 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V860 GFS, 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 V860 GFS registered?

V860 GFS is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V860 GFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V860 GFS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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