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S167 TRL

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,475 mi
Last recorded39,475 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 TRL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 39,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill with in 30cm axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

damage to o/s front

rear brakes only just meet requirments

slight pas fluid leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,166 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 27,481 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 27,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil filter leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,914 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 25,914 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

center exhaust section very rusty & weak in places

Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,433 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 24,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 23,264 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 23,264 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,921 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 20,412 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,919 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,194 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,592 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,654 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 12,101 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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S167 TRL is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S167 TRL, 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 S167 TRL registered?

S167 TRL is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S167 TRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S167 TRL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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