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C4 WHG

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,517 mi
Last recorded110,517 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 WHG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 110,517 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 106,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 105,551 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 105,551 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 103,462 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 103,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 100,940 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 100,940 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 97,892 miles

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

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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C4 WHG is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,572 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 C4 WHG, 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 29 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C4 WHG registered?

C4 WHG is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is C4 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 WHG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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