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S534 LPO

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,022 mi
Last recorded71,022 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS534 LPO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 71,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 57,040 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 44,794 miles

rear heat shield loose

Fail 17 Apr 2024 44,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Apr 2023 39,473 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

accident damage to offside rear

Fail 12 Apr 2023 39,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

accident damage to offside rear

Pass 31 Mar 2022 29,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering rack damp

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 29,230 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering rack damp

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 26,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 26,448 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 25,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 24,724 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 23,807 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 22,625 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 21,339 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 20,122 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 17,791 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 15,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 13,602 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 13,602 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 12,188 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 10,817 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 9,290 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 7,928 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 7,709 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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S534 LPO is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S534 LPO, 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 S534 LPO registered?

S534 LPO is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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