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S270 PBV

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,217 mi
Last recorded86,217 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 PBV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,217 miles

front exhaust section corroding

high level brake light partial failure

n/s and o/s/f cv joint boots heavily cracked

no self park on wipers

o/s outter sills starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn close to lower wear limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to lower wear limit

rear service brakes showing some imbalance

steel brake pipe front/rear showing corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,615 miles

front exhaust section corroding

front service brakes showing some imbalance

n/s and o/s/f cv joint boots cracking

o/s outter sill showing corrosion

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn low

steel brake pipes front/rear showing corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2014 83,615 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front exhaust section corroding

n/s and o/s/f cv joint boots cracking

o/s outter sill showing corrosion

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn low

steel brake pipes front/rear showing corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,634 miles

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

centre exhaust section corroded

n/s and o/s outter sills starting to show some corrosion

n/s c/v joint boot cracking

o/s wiper blade torn

o/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r service brake out of balance

Fail 25 Mar 2013 79,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust section corroded

n/s and o/s outter sills starting to show some corrosion

n/s c/v joint boot cracking

o/s wiper blade torn

o/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r service brake out of balance

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,115 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,334 miles

brake pipes front to rear heavily corroded in clips

damage to nearside outer sill

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside front to rear outer sill very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear axle bushes starting to split and unbond

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

offside front cv boot starting to split

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 74,334 miles

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

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

brake pipes front to rear heavily corroded in clips

damage to nearside outer sill

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside front to rear outer sill very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear axle bushes starting to split and unbond

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

offside front cv boot starting to split

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,842 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear tyre cracking on tyre wall

slight binding on offside rear wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,475 miles

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

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

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

cat heatshield insecure

slight oil leak around engine area

Fail 19 Feb 2009 67,469 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

cat heatshield insecure

cuts in n/s front tyre on outer tread wall not through to cords

o/s rear tyre has a cut around outer sidewall not through to cords

slight oil leak around engine area

Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,422 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 62,422 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,539 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 57,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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S270 PBV is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S270 PBV, 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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S270 PBV is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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