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S574 GAF

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,014 mi
Last recorded157,014 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 GAF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 157,014 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 156,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 140,369 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 140,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 107,623 miles

offside wiper split

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,089 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 102,069 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,813 miles

Airbag light ON will fail next year

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,056 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 88,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 80,702 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 62,821 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 62,821 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GAF is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S574 GAF, 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 S574 GAF registered?

S574 GAF is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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