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S153 YAX

1999 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,909 mi
Last recorded110,909 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 YAX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 110,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror unit damaged/missing

o/s rear tyre has slightly uneven treadwear+some perrishing/splits

rear wiper deteriorated

sills showing corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2013 110,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror unit damaged/missing

o/s rear tyre has slightly uneven treadwear+some perrishing/splits

rear wiper deteriorated

sills showing corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 103,155 miles

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

rear tyre tread worn uneaven

Fail 2 Apr 2012 103,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

rear tyre tread worn uneaven

Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,129 miles

front pads low

offside front cvj boot slight weep

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,839 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 82,055 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both wiper blades split

Pass 18 Mar 2008 75,779 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,566 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 70,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 67,959 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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S153 YAX is a 1999 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S153 YAX, 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 S153 YAX registered?

S153 YAX is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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