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S587 SWP

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,347 mi
Last recorded97,347 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 SWP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2015 97,347 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,152 miles

O.S.R. brake effort low

O.S.R. tyre deteriorated / split in tread

Fail 29 Jan 2013 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O.S.R. brake effort low

O.S.R. tyre deteriorated / split in tread

Pass 26 Jan 2012 89,509 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,806 miles

O.S.R. service brake low effort

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 83,988 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 83,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,619 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 79,615 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,497 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 69,698 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 65,256 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 65,256 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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S587 SWP 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 S587 SWP, 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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S587 SWP is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S587 SWP safe to buy?

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