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S555 DAO

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,190 mi
Last recorded73,190 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 DAO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2013 73,190 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

knock from inside engine

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

noise from cambelt/fanbelt area

slight bind from n/s/r

Pass 11 Feb 2012 70,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Fail 9 Feb 2012 70,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,397 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 68,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine noisy?

Engine oil leaks?

Fan belt/power steering belt noisy?

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper blade split on ends.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,655 miles

Near and offside front drop links debonding

Oil leak from engine

Throttle sticking requires attention to assist with emmissions

Fail 18 Feb 2010 65,655 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Near and offside front drop links debonding

Oil leak from engine

Throttle sticking requires attention to assist with emmissions

Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,038 miles

Rear wiper blade required

Fail 16 Feb 2009 62,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wiper blade required

Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,516 miles

Brake fluid level low.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2007 56,208 miles

1-high level brake light bulb not working.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 52,200 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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S555 DAO is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S555 DAO, 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 S555 DAO registered?

S555 DAO is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S555 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 DAO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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