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S531 XRJ

1999 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,158 mi
Last recorded46,158 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 XRJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,158 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,776 miles

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

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

front discs slight pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,526 miles

bulb out in high level stop lamp

Fail 7 Jul 2008 31,273 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,273 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,021 miles

Slight brake bind at O/S Rear wheel when wheel †turned by hand but not showing a bind on RBT

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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S531 XRJ is a 1999 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S531 XRJ, 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 S531 XRJ?

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What year was S531 XRJ registered?

S531 XRJ is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S531 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S531 XRJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S531 XRJ have outstanding finance?

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