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S545 MJW

1999 Rover 214

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,822 mi
Last recorded92,822 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 MJW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 92,822 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyers has sighns of rubbing

o/s/f stearing arm slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2012 92,816 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyers has sighns of rubbing

o/s/f stearing arm slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,294 miles

oil leak on engine (sump plug)

petrol cap lock damaged

no roof lining sun roof expossed

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battry turminal damaged

both front door handles missing

gear box oil leak

no seat belts in back

no seats in back of car

no sound proofing/carpit in car

Fail 1 Sep 2009 35,294 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battry turminal damaged

both front door handles missing

gear box oil leak

no seat belts in back

no seats in back of car

no sound proofing/carpit in car

oil leak on engine (sump plug)

petrol cap lock damaged

no roof lining sun roof expossed

Pass 24 Apr 2008 79,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2007 73,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 64,384 miles

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

near side front tyre has cut in sidewall not touching cords

oil leak

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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S545 MJW is a 1999 Rover 214 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S545 MJW, 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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S545 MJW is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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