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V886 FSN

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,733 mi
Last recorded93,733 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 FSN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,733 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre sidewall shows some minor perishing.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,278 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 93,278 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 93,097 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

O.S.REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 93,097 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

O.S.REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,274 miles

Exhaust catylyst,noisey on inside.

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated,but not leaking.

N/S/R Tyre, tread depth low on outer edge.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 82,274 miles

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

Exhaust catylyst,noisey on inside.

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated,but not leaking.

N/S/R Tyre, tread depth low on outer edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2010 91,065 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 91,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 89,669 miles

Evidence of power steering leak on o/s of engine.

Parking brake lever has some sideways movement.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 84,629 miles

The whole of the exhaust system is very rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2007 82,593 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 82,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 76,552 miles

Both front tyres tread depth low on inner edges.

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 76,552 miles

Both front tyres tread depth low on inner edges.

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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V886 FSN is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V886 FSN, 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 V886 FSN registered?

V886 FSN is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V886 FSN safe to buy?

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