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R422 YAG

1997 Rover 214

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,537 mi
Last recorded95,537 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 YAG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 95,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

petrol pipes heavy corrosion on rear sections.Battery insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2008 90,539 miles

None standard rear lamps fitted.

None standard wheels and tyres fitted

Oil leak

Raer windows have been tinted.

Tell tail on hazard switch has been covered but tell tail on dash works.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 90,539 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

None standard rear lamps fitted.

None standard wheels and tyres fitted

Oil leak

Raer windows have been tinted.

Tell tail on hazard switch has been covered but tell tail on dash works.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 85,307 miles

as previously advised on initial mot test

Fail 10 Jul 2007 85,296 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

batttery insecure

suspect head gasket gone/going,low coolant level,sludge in expansion tank

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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R422 YAG is a 1997 Rover 214 in Black with a 1,396cc 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 R422 YAG, 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 R422 YAG registered?

R422 YAG is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R422 YAG safe to buy?

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