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S233 PCW

1999 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,706 mi
Last recorded60,706 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 PCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2019 60,706 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE OVERHEATING. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

NSF, TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OSF DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,736 miles

Nearside Front and n/s and o/s rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and treads

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PERFORMANCE LOW (3.7.B.5b)

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 59,731 miles

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

Nearside Front and n/s and o/s rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and treads

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PERFORMANCE LOW (3.7.B.5b)

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 58,458 miles

CRACKS IN TYRE TREADS AND SIDEWALLS FRONT AND REAR N/S AND O/S

Front N/S AND O/S WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO MINIMUM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,205 miles

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

Offside Front and o/s rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and treads

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,934 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyres cracks in treads

Fail 6 Jan 2015 55,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyres cracks in treads

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,560 miles

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

o/s rear tyre tread cracks on edges

radiater leaking coolant

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,111 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked in places

Pass 28 Dec 2011 50,798 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 50,796 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,927 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front wipers stick in 'int' function

handbrake travel high

slight engine oil leak

slight power steering leak from pipe behind pump

Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,405 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,727 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 37,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 35,275 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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S233 PCW is a 1999 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S233 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.

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What year was S233 PCW registered?

S233 PCW is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S233 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S233 PCW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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