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V889 HEG

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,415 mi
Last recorded142,415 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 HEG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 142,415 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 123,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre has a worn edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 123,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear tyre has a worn edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 107,902 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,150 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 96,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,597 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 86,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007

advise auxilary belt perished

advise throttle sticking

Fail 4 Oct 2007 73,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

advise auxilary belt perished

advise throttle sticking

Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,723 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 56,827 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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V889 HEG 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 V889 HEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V889 HEG registered?

V889 HEG is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V889 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V889 HEG 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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