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S291 PSR

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,514 mi
Last recorded78,514 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 PSR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,740 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Exhaust deteriorated and poorly repaired

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear outer sill appears to have had a repair to poor quality. Unable to assess any corrosion covered by the repair

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,013 miles

Battery insecure

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

n/s/f tyre near limit

Fail 4 Nov 2011 55,990 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

n/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,446 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,449 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,001 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,785 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 34,770 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,936 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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S291 PSR is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S291 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.

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What year was S291 PSR registered?

S291 PSR is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S291 PSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S291 PSR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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