CarVerify

Free Car Check

S553 UEW

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,775 mi
Last recorded83,775 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 UEW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,775 miles

Rear wiper blade split

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

N/s/r tyre perished

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 83,775 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

N/s/r tyre perished

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,059 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Feb 2012 76,059 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,123 miles

acceptableabrasion on nsr brake hose* evidence of oil leakage* both os tyres worn* engine noisey* all testable items inspected and found to be acceptable at time of test*

headlamp patterns a little indistinct and aims on aim limits* indicators losing orange effect* pas level low but ok* cv gaiters perished* front brake discs worn*exhaust rusted but sound*

Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,737 miles

slight run out on nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,180 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f/ tyre worn on inner edge

parkbrake poor operation

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,097 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 46,094 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,639 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,572 miles

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

cut nsr tyre no cords

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S553 UEW is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S553 UEW, 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

How do I check the history of S553 UEW?

You can check the full history of S553 UEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S553 UEW registered?

S553 UEW is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is S553 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 UEW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S553 UEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S553 UEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.