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R113 OES

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,981 mi
Last recorded37,981 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 OES
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,981 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 37,981 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,431 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,418 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,705 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 34,705 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,467 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 33,419 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,916 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 31,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,806 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 29,806 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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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R113 OES is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R113 OES, 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 R113 OES registered?

R113 OES is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R113 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 OES shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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