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S493 YAX

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,912 mi
Last recorded61,912 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 YAX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,912 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,017 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,555 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,842 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 52,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,699 miles

Both rear and n s f tyres side walls perished

Fail 14 Feb 2008 49,699 miles

Both rear and n s f tyres side walls perished

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,332 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 40,939 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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S493 YAX is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 68,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S493 YAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S493 YAX registered?

S493 YAX is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 27 February 1999.

Is S493 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 YAX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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