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S524 TUY

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,183 mi
Last recorded118,183 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 TUY
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2012 118,183 miles

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

both rear tyres touching wear bars 175/65r14

seepage from power steering hose

Pass 4 Jan 2012 118,183 miles

both rear tyres touching wear bars 175/65r14

seepage from power steering hose

Pass 19 Jan 2011 112,902 miles

rear silencer rusty/weak

Fail 12 Jan 2011 112,801 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer rusty/weak

Pass 13 Jan 2010 107,192 miles

both cv boots perished near to splitting

seepage of power steering fluid

Pass 14 Jan 2009 100,535 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 93,135 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 93,132 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

NEARSIDE CV BOOT PERISHED

Pass 17 Jan 2007 87,041 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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S524 TUY is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S524 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S524 TUY?

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What year was S524 TUY registered?

S524 TUY is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S524 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S524 TUY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S524 TUY have outstanding finance?

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