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R424 YOK

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,544 mi
Last recorded64,544 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 YOK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,544 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 64,544 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate damaged

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner raised edge

Pass 31 Dec 2009 62,992 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front c.v boot perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front c.v boot perished

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm & perished (185/55/15 V)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 62,992 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front c.v boot perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front c.v boot perished

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm & perished (185/55/15 V)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 61,046 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 61,037 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both headlamp aims weak

damage to screen zone A

Pass 31 Dec 2007 57,834 miles

Both beam patterns weak

Both front struts damp

Damage to screen

Front numberplate cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,053 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

weak beam patterns on both headlights

Pass 23 Dec 2005 50,691 miles

tyres worn,front metal brake pipes corroding, cv boots perishing

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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R424 YOK is a 1997 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R424 YOK, 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 R424 YOK registered?

R424 YOK is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R424 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 YOK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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