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S422 YAB

1999 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,612 mi
Last recorded56,612 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 YAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,612 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

overheating

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,310 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,822 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside front inner tie rod slight play

Sump corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,464 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 48,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 45,192 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 45,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 39,238 miles

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

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

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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S422 YAB is a 1999 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S422 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

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What year was S422 YAB registered?

S422 YAB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S422 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S422 YAB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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