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S574 CDE

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,983 mi
Last recorded111,983 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 CDE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 111,983 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 111,976 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 102,740 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 102,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 95,010 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2010 95,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,466 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 76,573 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 68,007 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,229 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 601,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise offside of steering rack has slight play

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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S574 CDE is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S574 CDE, 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 S574 CDE registered?

S574 CDE is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S574 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S574 CDE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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