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S522 SWP

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,394 mi
Last recorded112,394 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 SWP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 112,394 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 104,136 miles

CUT IN N/S F TYRE OUTER WALL BUT NO CORD SHOWING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 96,298 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 96,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,437 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 88,437 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 80,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,164 miles

both the rear shockabsorbers are leaking slightly

slight fluid leak on the power steering pipes

Fail 28 Mar 2007 71,164 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both the rear shockabsorbers are weeping slightly

slight fluid leak on power steering pipes

Fail 30 Mar 2006 61,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,965 miles

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

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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S522 SWP is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S522 SWP, 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 S522 SWP?

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What year was S522 SWP registered?

S522 SWP is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S522 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 SWP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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