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S140 YAB

1999 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,264 mi
Last recorded50,264 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 YAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,264 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 50,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 46,164 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 38,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 38,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre age cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,072 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,999 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 30,653 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,653 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,151 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 30,151 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,504 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,582 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 28,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,241 miles

power steering over full has leaked when performing manual locks

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,907 miles

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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S140 YAB is a 1999 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S140 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.

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What year was S140 YAB registered?

S140 YAB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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