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S159 PEO

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,884 mi
Last recorded71,884 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 PEO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,884 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 71,862 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,543 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 65,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 58,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 53,039 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 53,039 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,694 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,852 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 51,852 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,726 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

ns head light pattern poor

Fail 27 Feb 2015 50,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

ns head light pattern poor

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,534 miles

ns front tyre starting to perish

oil leak (sump area)

very slight play os rack end

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,015 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,302 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 46,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,450 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,570 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 32,570 miles

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

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

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

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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S159 PEO is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S159 PEO, 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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S159 PEO is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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