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R433 YOK

1997 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,376 mi
Last recorded73,376 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 YOK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,376 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2010 67,556 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,985 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,985 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,414 miles

*****serious oil leak*****

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut and perished

Pass 2 Dec 2006 58,622 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 58,622 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advance travel handbrake

battery clamp contaminated

both sides; front tyres low on inner tread + nail in o/s

centre exhaust corroding

front pads getting low on material + discs worn

oil damp around pas pump area

oil leaks

slight bind n/s/f brake

suspect incorrect bulb fitted to o/s/r sidelamp

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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R433 YOK is a 1997 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R433 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 R433 YOK registered?

R433 YOK is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R433 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 YOK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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