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V873 GFR

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,973 mi
Last recorded75,973 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 GFR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 75,973 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking slightly

damage to n/s front wing and bonnet doesnt fit correctly

exhaust mid section has pin holes in 2 places, repaired with sealer to pass emissions test. just ok

light misting on both front shockers

slight cracking in n/s rear tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2015 75,973 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front and o/s rear cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front outer cv boots cracking slightly

damage to n/s front wing and bonnet doesnt fit correctly

exhaust mid section has pin holes in 2 places, repaired with sealer to pass emissions test. just ok

light misting on both front shockers

slight cracking in n/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

high level stop light inop

nearside front wing damaged

slight blow from centre exhaust silencer

slight corrosion on the offside outer sill

slight corrosion on the offside rear inner sill

whole exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,734 miles

exhaust mid section deteriated

n/s rear mud guard low

only 1 bulb working in the high level stop light

slight damage to n/s front bumper and wing

slight deteriation on both front outer cv boots

slight weep from the n/s front shock absorber

Pass 27 Dec 2012 72,372 miles

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

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

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

high level stop light does not work

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Dec 2012 72,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

high level stop light does not work

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Dec 2011 70,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

high level stop lamp does not work

Fail 21 Dec 2011 70,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

high level stop lamp does not work

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,029 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,995 miles

n/s and o/s wtper just up to mot std

Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,577 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 61,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 58,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 55,578 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 52,477 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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V873 GFR is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V873 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 V873 GFR registered?

V873 GFR is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V873 GFR safe to buy?

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