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S271 PSR

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,932 mi
Last recorded84,932 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 PSR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,932 miles

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

n/s rear tyre side walls starting to crack.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 82,277 miles

offside rear inner tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 10 Nov 2008 82,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

offside rear inner tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 80,565 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 74,456 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 74,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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S271 PSR is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S271 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 S271 PSR registered?

S271 PSR is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S271 PSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S271 PSR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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