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S523 EAE

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,029 mi
Last recorded42,029 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 EAE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 42,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 39,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S and N/S outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 2 May 2013 38,011 miles

N/S rear wheel slightly binding.

Pass 15 May 2012 36,636 miles

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

N/S rear wheel slightly binding O.K at time of test.

Fail 14 May 2012 36,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

N/S rear wheel slightly binding O.K at time of test.

Pass 12 May 2011 34,827 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 34,810 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 33,393 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 31,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S rear tyre perrished.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,973 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 29,973 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,809 miles

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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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S523 EAE is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S523 EAE, 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 S523 EAE registered?

S523 EAE is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S523 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 EAE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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