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P226 YTY

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,746 mi
Last recorded110,746 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 YTY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2010 110,746 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

interior mirror cracked

nearside door mirror hanging off

nearside front headlight defussed

Pass 9 Feb 2009 109,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear View Mirror Damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2008 108,678 miles

1) exhaust corroded 2) outer sill covers fitted 3) tyres 175 65 14 4) wheel trims fitted 5) long travel on park brake lever

Pass 9 Feb 2007 107,699 miles

1,interior mirror missimg 2,handbrake requires slight adjustment

Pass 15 Feb 2006 106,590 miles

1) tyres 175 65 14 2) wheel trims fitted

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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P226 YTY is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P226 YTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P226 YTY registered?

P226 YTY is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P226 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 YTY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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