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S475 BWL

1999 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,128 mi
Last recorded88,128 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 BWL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 88,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,460 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 87,460 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,150 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,774 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,367 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 82,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,648 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,215 miles

Front discs pitted but met efficiency

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs pitted but met efficiency

Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,354 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2009 78,151 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 75,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,695 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 72,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,166 miles

Nearside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 65,785 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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S475 BWL is a 1999 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S475 BWL, 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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S475 BWL is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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