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S147 SWP

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,016 mi
Last recorded91,016 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 SWP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,016 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 91,011 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,016 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

slight binding o/s/r brake

slight imbalance rear footbrake

Pass 10 Jan 2012 86,817 miles

exhaust centre pipe slightly deteriorated at rear

Fail 13 Jan 2011 85,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,321 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 83,542 miles

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 7 Jan 2009 80,835 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 78,781 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

rear tyres 2-3 mm tread depth

Pass 12 Jan 2008 78,781 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear tyres 2-3 mm tread depth

Pass 12 Jan 2007 76,526 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 73,494 miles

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

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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S147 SWP 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 75%.

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 S147 SWP, 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 S147 SWP registered?

S147 SWP is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S147 SWP safe to buy?

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