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R216 YKP

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,455 mi
Last recorded98,455 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 YKP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,455 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 88,743 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 75,900 miles

head lights orange colour

nearside front side light orange colour

Fail 19 Mar 2011 75,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

head lights orange colour

nearside front side light orange colour

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,996 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,720 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 62,702 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,086 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,234 miles

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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R216 YKP is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R216 YKP, 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 R216 YKP registered?

R216 YKP is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 23 August 1999.

Is R216 YKP safe to buy?

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