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Y492 YBT

2001 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,354 mi
Last recorded77,354 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 21469,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 YBT
MakeRover
Model214
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,354 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 77,354 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,850 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,198 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,511 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 69,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,819 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,565 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 60,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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Y492 YBT is a 2001 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 69,655 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 Y492 YBT, 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 25 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y492 YBT registered?

Y492 YBT is a 2001 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y492 YBT safe to buy?

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