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R426 UYA

1997 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,567 mi
Last recorded100,567 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 UYA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,567 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 100,566 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 96,396 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 86,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,701 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 68,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 60,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 53,699 miles

both rear tyre worn on outer edge and close to limits

offside front tyre right on legal limit

Fail 6 Jul 2005 53,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyre worn on outer edge and close to limits

offside front tyre right on legal limit

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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R426 UYA 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 77.8%.

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 R426 UYA, 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 R426 UYA registered?

R426 UYA is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R426 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 UYA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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