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R421 YJU

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,952 mi
Last recorded103,952 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 YJU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 103,952 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 99,924 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 93,620 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 90,001 miles

n/s/r door cannot be opened from outside vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2009 90,001 miles

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

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

n/s/r door cannot be opened from outside vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2008 86,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 82,308 miles

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

long handbrake travel

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Oct 2007 82,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

long handbrake travel

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,454 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 57,589 miles

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

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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R421 YJU is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R421 YJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R421 YJU registered?

R421 YJU is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R421 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 YJU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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