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V885 EGC

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,596 mi
Last recorded80,596 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 EGC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 80,596 miles

engine noiesy

o/s/r and n/sr brake pipes corroding

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2014 80,596 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

engine noiesy

o/s/r and n/sr brake pipes corroding

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,503 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 78,503 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,621 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

suspect head gasket gone

Fail 8 Nov 2012 76,621 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

suspect head gasket gone

Pass 29 Oct 2011 74,080 miles

n/s cv boot splitting

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,204 miles

slight play o/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,500 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 67,500 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear washer not working

two out off five centre stop light bulb's dull

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,635 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,919 miles

near side front tyre down to 2mm

slight play in off side steering rack

two bulbs not working centre brake light

Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,676 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 55,676 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 51,857 miles

EXAUST CENTRE AND REAR STARTING TO CORROED BUT NOT BLOWING

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK

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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V885 EGC is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V885 EGC, 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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V885 EGC is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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