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R11 VLC

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,465 mi
Last recorded53,465 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 VLC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,232 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 46,232 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,751 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,186 miles

engine overheating, o/s wiper torn, multi guards fitted, number plates deteriorating, c.v.boots heavy cracking, rear big bushes deteriorated

surface corrosion to front floors and undersills

Fail 1 Aug 2013 43,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine overheating, o/s wiper torn, multi guards fitted, number plates deteriorating, c.v.boots heavy cracking, rear big bushes deteriorated

surface corrosion to front floors and undersills

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,727 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,964 miles

front number plate, multi guards fitted, exhaust repair, oil leak, rear big bushes, front brake pads wearing thin, front brakes minor binding, c.v.boots cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,865 miles

front number plate, rear big bushes det., oil leak, front brake pads worn, minor exhaust blow front pipe, c.v.boots cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,880 miles

f brakes indicating warped discs, guards, no plates det, f floor seams corroded, oil dampness at ps pipe and engine, f pads worn, dips poor image os at limit,

Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,295 miles

multi guards fitted, sill covers fitted, oil leak, dip images poor

Fail 31 Jul 2008 32,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

multi guards fitted, sill covers fitted, oil leak, dip images poor

Fail 31 Jul 2007 30,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

sill guards, corrosion to roof panel,p/s belt det`, guards multi,f floor seams corroded,oil leak minor, dampness at ps system,lower rad det`,osf tyre worn on inner,osr tyre nailed.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,687 miles

sill guards, corrosion to roof panel,p/s belt det`, guards multi,f floor seams corroded,oil leak minor, dampness at ps system,lower rad det`,osf tyre worn on inner,osr tyre nailed.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,274 miles

exhaust rusty and rear box repair

o/s rear tyre nailed

oil leak

rear tyres cracking and n/s uneven wear

sill and arch covers fitted

uneven wear to front tyres

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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R11 VLC is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R11 VLC, 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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R11 VLC is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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