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S493 YAB

1999 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,013 mi
Last recorded99,013 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 YAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 99,013 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,517 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 73,247 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 67,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 67,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,439 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,535 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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S493 YAB is a 1999 Rover 214 in White 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 S493 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 S493 YAB registered?

S493 YAB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S493 YAB safe to buy?

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