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S557 UBL

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,803 mi
Last recorded94,803 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 UBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2012 94,803 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion

n/s/r sill repair corrosion

slight play in o/s tie rod

Pass 23 Apr 2012 94,803 miles

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

general corrosion

n/s/r sill repair corrosion

slight play in o/s tie rod

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,401 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 87,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,111 miles

Corrosion starting on both outer sill's

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 80,106 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion starting on both outer sill's

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 71,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,361 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 70,513 miles

Catalist rattling.

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 70,513 miles

Catalist rattling.

Pass 11 May 2007 65,462 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 65,462 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Wiper wheel boxes worn.

Pass 17 May 2006 56,766 miles

both front suspension struts starting to weep

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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S557 UBL is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 S557 UBL, 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 S557 UBL registered?

S557 UBL is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S557 UBL safe to buy?

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