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S291 TUY

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,595 mi
Last recorded98,595 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2015 98,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade to white

front exhaust section in poor condition

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

vehicle tested when wet

Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,803 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 96,773 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn close to legal limits

slight exhaust blow from front exhaust section and rear exhaust joint

Pass 11 Feb 2013 94,566 miles

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

under wheel arches covered

Fail 11 Feb 2013 94,566 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

under wheel arches covered

Pass 6 Mar 2012 91,682 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 28 Feb 2012 91,682 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 19 Feb 2011 86,761 miles

TESTED IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 82,373 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2009 78,917 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2008 72,166 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2007 65,427 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 59,998 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 TUY is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S291 TUY, 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 TUY registered?

S291 TUY is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S291 TUY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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