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S258 PSR

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,916 mi
Last recorded80,916 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 PSR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,905 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front service brakes show run-out.

front wipers do not park automatically.

near side front headlamp dip-beam image incorrect.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

steering rack off side inner arm shows play.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 76,905 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front service brakes show run-out.

front wipers do not park automatically.

near side front headlamp dip-beam image incorrect.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

steering rack off side inner arm shows play.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,413 miles

both rear indicators faded

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Fail 26 Nov 2010 73,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear indicators faded

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,487 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,773 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,595 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,301 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 41,281 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

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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S258 PSR is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S258 PSR, 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 S258 PSR registered?

S258 PSR is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S258 PSR safe to buy?

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