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V892 HFA

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,213 mi
Last recorded125,213 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 HFA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 125,213 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre well worn

radiator deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2012 125,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside front tyre well worn

radiator deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2011 110,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in handbrake lever

slight power steering leak

Fail 4 Feb 2011 110,693 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

hb lever slight side to side play

Pass 30 Jan 2010 96,157 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake long travel

Pass 9 Feb 2009 81,909 miles

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

front and rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2008 67,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 67,048 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 60,622 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,918 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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V892 HFA is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V892 HFA, 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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V892 HFA is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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