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R413 YDC

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,203 mi
Last recorded77,203 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 YDC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,203 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 77,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

4 x leds in highlevel brakelight not working

o/s/rear tailight full of water

spare tyre totally flat

Pass 4 Mar 2008 75,208 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 75,205 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

battery terminal loose

o/s/r tailight full of water

spare wheel flat

Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,982 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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R413 YDC is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R413 YDC, 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 R413 YDC registered?

R413 YDC is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R413 YDC safe to buy?

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