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V862 GFS

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,984 mi
Last recorded81,984 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 GFS
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 81,984 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Apr 2009 81,984 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 12 May 2008 75,548 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 75,457 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 67,079 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 67,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 60,687 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 57,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V862 GFS is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V862 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V862 GFS registered?

V862 GFS is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V862 GFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V862 GFS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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