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S53 LOK

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,650 mi
Last recorded90,650 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 LOK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,650 miles

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2012 90,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2011 83,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2011 83,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,712 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 74,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 65,433 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,551 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,654 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread/sidewall

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,506 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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S53 LOK is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S53 LOK, 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 S53 LOK registered?

S53 LOK is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S53 LOK safe to buy?

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