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R396 YBA

1997 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,798 mi
Last recorded113,798 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 YBA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 113,798 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 113,798 miles

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

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 103,067 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 103,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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R396 YBA is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 73,475 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 R396 YBA, 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 29 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R396 YBA registered?

R396 YBA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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