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S148 SWP

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,851 mi
Last recorded93,851 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 SWP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 93,851 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,491 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 85,491 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,160 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,232 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 67,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,910 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 63,910 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 57,432 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,432 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 53,908 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 53,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,081 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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S148 SWP is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S148 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

How do I check the history of S148 SWP?

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What year was S148 SWP registered?

S148 SWP is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S148 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 SWP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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