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V893 DJM

1999 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,545 mi
Last recorded121,545 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV893 DJM
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 121,545 miles

sump badly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 121,545 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

sump badly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 114,102 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 114,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 104,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,884 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 95,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 87,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 87,936 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,904 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 78,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 63,650 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,650 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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V893 DJM is a 1999 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V893 DJM, 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 V893 DJM registered?

V893 DJM is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V893 DJM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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