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S153 SWP

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,395 mi
Last recorded79,395 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 SWP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,395 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 79,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coolant expansion tank cap is missing

Fail 16 Jan 2010 70,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coolant expansion tank cap is missing

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,644 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 66,644 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 64,084 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 64,084 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 62,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 62,966 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 57,643 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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S153 SWP is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S153 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 S153 SWP registered?

S153 SWP is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S153 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S153 SWP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S153 SWP have outstanding finance?

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