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V879 ROR

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,965 mi
Last recorded55,965 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 ROR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 55,965 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,707 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 55,406 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 55,406 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 55,067 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,793 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,152 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 52,152 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 44,678 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2013 44,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,473 miles

S R S Light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,442 miles

S R S light on

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,518 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,271 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,840 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,360 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 31,360 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,804 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 27,743 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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V879 ROR is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V879 ROR, 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 V879 ROR registered?

V879 ROR is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V879 ROR safe to buy?

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