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S131 YAB

1999 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,938 mi
Last recorded76,938 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 YAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2008 76,938 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 76,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 64,672 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 58,556 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 50,777 miles

o/s/f tyre on 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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S131 YAB is a 1999 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 64,376 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 S131 YAB, 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 27 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S131 YAB?

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What year was S131 YAB registered?

S131 YAB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S131 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S131 YAB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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