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KUI 1720

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,550 mi
Last recorded74,550 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUI 1720
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,550 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 66,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,594 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,870 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 49,870 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 49,850 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,655 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,875 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2006 42,872 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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KUI 1720 is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KUI 1720, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KUI 1720?

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What year was KUI 1720 registered?

KUI 1720 is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is KUI 1720 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUI 1720 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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