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S537 SVK

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

38,797 mi
Last recorded38,797 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 SVK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 38,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 38,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 38,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 38,764 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 38,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 38,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 38,677 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,663 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,334 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,852 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,314 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,502 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 36,502 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,041 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 36,041 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,173 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,970 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,577 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,817 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 20,091 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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S537 SVK is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S537 SVK, 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 S537 SVK registered?

S537 SVK is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S537 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S537 SVK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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