CarVerify

Free Car Check

S315 PSR

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,169 mi
Last recorded110,169 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 PSR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 110,169 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 110,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EMISSONS CO HIGH

Pass 17 Jan 2014 105,059 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 103,828 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 100,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear service brake lower than nearside

offside steering rack arm slight play////offside rear tyre perished////nearside front tyre low on tread//// offside sill damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2011 100,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear service brake lower than nearside

offside steering rack arm slight play////offside rear tyre perished////nearside front tyre low on tread//// offside sill damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2010 94,347 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 94,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 87,392 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 87,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,200 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 67,956 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 58,397 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 50,260 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 50,260 miles

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

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S315 PSR is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S315 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

How do I check the history of S315 PSR?

You can check the full history of S315 PSR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S315 PSR registered?

S315 PSR is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S315 PSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S315 PSR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S315 PSR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S315 PSR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.