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R134 TKE

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,103 mi
Last recorded71,103 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 TKE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 71,103 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 71,103 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

auxilary belt noisy

brake pads appear worn

coolant leak - possibly from water pump

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake binding

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear radius arm centre mounting torn

oil leaking - probably from rocker cover gasket

power steering fluid level low

recoil noise from starter motor

Pass 29 Dec 2009 67,820 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brakes squeaky

Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,736 miles

front no plate deteriorating

offside rear radius arm centre mounting deteriorating

outer c.v. boots deteriorating

signs of power steering fluid leaking

slight inbalance of noisy rear brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2007 59,949 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 59,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside rear radius arm centre mounting deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,099 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 56,099 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

slight inbalance of front brakes

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

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