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S494 YAB

1999 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,841 mi
Last recorded78,841 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 21464,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 YAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres 2-4mm and slightly out of shape on inner edge and outer sidewalls are cracking slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s outer sill slightly corroded in places

Fail 9 Jun 2014 78,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres 2-4mm and slightly out of shape on inner edge and outer sidewalls are cracking slightly

exhaust catalyst upper heat shield coming adrift

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s outer sill slightly corroded in places

Fail 1 Jul 2013 74,789 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking on tread and slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2013 74,789 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking on tread and slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,197 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,275 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,964 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,074 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,275 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 48,275 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 43,950 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 43,950 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 38,569 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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S494 YAB is a 1999 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S494 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 S494 YAB registered?

S494 YAB is a 1999 Rover 214, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S494 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S494 YAB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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