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V903 RAL

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,572 mi
Last recorded65,572 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV903 RAL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 65,572 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 65,572 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 60,580 miles

front lower panel adrift on lower edge.

handbrake lever sits high but still has reserve travel.

power steering fluid level low.

Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,928 miles

adviserear flasher bulbs discolouring advise right sill corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2007 58,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

adviserear flasher bulbs discolouring advise right sill corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2006 54,550 miles

exhaust not blowing at time of test but sealed with exhaust paste recomend a new system

Fail 9 Oct 2006 54,609 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 52,738 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 52,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

exhaust middle section correded †steering rack damp with fluid †power steering bottle damp

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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V903 RAL is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V903 RAL, 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 V903 RAL registered?

V903 RAL is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V903 RAL safe to buy?

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