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V891 HAK

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,232 mi
Last recorded88,232 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 HAK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,232 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,795 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 85,795 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 82T (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,513 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 77,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S wiper torn @ ends

Rear exhaust corroded & slight leak

Fail 15 May 2013 77,566 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S wiper torn @ ends

Rear exhaust corroded & slight leak

Pass 16 May 2012 74,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 May 2012 74,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 71,504 miles

Power steering drive belt cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Radiator badly corroded

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 67,346 miles

Radiator core badly corroded

Rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 67,345 miles

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

Radiator core badly corroded

Rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 62,521 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 62,521 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 58,384 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 58,338 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads worn

slight play in o/s/ rack

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 23 May 2007 54,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 44,548 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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V891 HAK is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V891 HAK, 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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V891 HAK is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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