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S213 PCW

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,475 mi
Last recorded60,475 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 PCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 60,475 miles

CV boots badly cracking

Fail 24 May 2012 60,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

CV boots badly cracking

Underbody very dry and very bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Fail 6 Apr 2011 58,029 miles

Front n/s tyre badly wearing on edges

N/S cv boot badly cracking

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,029 miles

Front n/s tyre badly wearing on edges

N/S cv boot badly cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

high level brake light not working

o/s front tyre poor condition on outer side wall

Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,962 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

high level brake light not working

o/s front tyre poor condition on outer side wall

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,597 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 51,596 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,223 miles

Rear o/s tyre wall poor condition and tred worn to 1.9mm

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,163 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,450 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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S213 PCW is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S213 PCW, 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 S213 PCW registered?

S213 PCW is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S213 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S213 PCW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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