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V885 WJO

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,522 mi
Last recorded106,522 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 106,522 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 106,522 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

radiator very poor condition

tracking out ,scrubbing tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2011 105,790 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 105,790 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2009 88,077 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 88,010 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,621 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,531 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,741 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 63,741 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight leak from power steering pipe/resevoir

Pass 5 Oct 2005 54,785 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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V885 WJO is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WJO, 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 V885 WJO registered?

V885 WJO is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V885 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V885 WJO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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