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R134 NGB

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,496 mi
Last recorded50,496 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 NGB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 50,496 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 50,496 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,379 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r sill corroded but not holed

o/s/r tyre cut in outer wall but not to cord

Pass 9 Jul 2011 43,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 30,346 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 37,606 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 34,311 miles

Beam patterns a bit blurred

Front tyre getting a bit low

Front wipers smeering slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2007 30,878 miles

Beam patterns starting to blur

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jun 2006 26,272 miles

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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R134 NGB 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 88.9%.

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 R134 NGB, 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 R134 NGB registered?

R134 NGB is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R134 NGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 NGB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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