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S568 UBL

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

55,835 mi
Last recorded55,835 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 UBL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 55,835 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 55,835 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 49,810 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 49,785 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 44,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 44,469 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 36,662 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 36,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 35,691 miles

SIGNS OF COOLANT LOSS FROM RADIATOR

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 35,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

SIGNS OF COOLANT LOSS FROM RADIATOR

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,839 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,989 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 33,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,561 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,644 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,917 miles

both outer sills scabby

Fail 16 Jan 2013 30,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both outer sills scabby

Fail 16 Jan 2012 29,764 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,417 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 28,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,469 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,433 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 24,433 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,366 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,306 miles

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

o/s/r inner tyrewall cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,297 miles

slight coolant leak from radiator,rear exhaust scabby

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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S568 UBL is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S568 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 S568 UBL registered?

S568 UBL is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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