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S489 YAB

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,313 mi
Last recorded128,313 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 YAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 128,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 128,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2022 125,918 miles

Underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2021 123,063 miles

underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2016 121,710 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 121,552 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 121,218 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 121,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 114,709 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 107,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 101,216 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 92,953 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 92,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 88,931 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 88,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 83,192 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 78,307 miles

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

water leak from rear of headgasket

Pass 25 Mar 2006 71,443 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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S489 YAB is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S489 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 S489 YAB registered?

S489 YAB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S489 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S489 YAB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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