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R138 BEW

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,791 mi
Last recorded132,791 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 BEW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 132,791 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 122,328 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 111,405 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod ball joint.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 111,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod ball joint.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 101,141 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 91,769 miles

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

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

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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R138 BEW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R138 BEW, 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 R138 BEW registered?

R138 BEW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R138 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 BEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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