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S550 LFH

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,921 mi
Last recorded92,921 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 LFH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 92,921 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 86,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,425 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Radiator is in poor condtion

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 80,547 miles

Centre brake light has some bulbs not working

Nearside rear door stiff to open/close

Offside rear door stiff to open/close

Fail 23 Mar 2009 80,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre brake light has some bulbs not working

Nearside rear door stiff to open/close

Offside rear door stiff to open/close

Fail 11 Mar 2008 75,217 miles

Both front side repeaters showing slightly white

Front tyres worn on edges

Multi v belt perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

One high level brake light bulb inop

Slight PAS fluid seepage at reservoir hose

Some exhaust corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2008 75,217 miles

Both front side repeaters showing slightly white

Front tyres worn on edges

Multi v belt perished

One high level brake light bulb inop

Slight PAS fluid seepage at reservoir hose

Some exhaust corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2007 70,348 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 68,616 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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S550 LFH is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S550 LFH, 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

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What year was S550 LFH registered?

S550 LFH is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S550 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S550 LFH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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