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R137 EVC

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,374 mi
Last recorded67,374 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 EVC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 67,374 miles

Both rear tyres "stepped" / unevenly worn at inner edges.

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)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 67,374 miles

Both rear tyres "stepped" / unevenly worn at inner edges.

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 4 May 2011 51,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front tyres cracking

rad rough

Pass 13 May 2010 50,473 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr tyre starting to crack on tread.

pas pump damp

radiator rough.

Pass 14 May 2009 49,461 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 48,329 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 47,359 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 46,036 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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R137 EVC 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 R137 EVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R137 EVC registered?

R137 EVC is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R137 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 EVC 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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