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NIL 7910

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,020 mi
Last recorded156,020 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 7910
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 156,020 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 156,010 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 147,255 miles

all the rear underfloor area is corroding in and around prescribed areas

both rear outer wheel arches corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2009 147,255 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

all the rear underfloor area is corroding in and around prescribed areas

both rear outer wheel arches corroding

handbrake travel is very close to its reserve

Pass 1 Aug 2008 128,817 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 109,144 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 109,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 89,534 miles

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

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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NIL 7910 is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 NIL 7910, 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 NIL 7910 registered?

NIL 7910 is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is NIL 7910 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 7910 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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