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R144 UKW

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,312 mi
Last recorded89,312 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 UKW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,312 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 89,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,884 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,884 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,197 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 85,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,502 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 82,900 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 82,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 80,870 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 80,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 78,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 78,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 77,071 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,904 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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R144 UKW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R144 UKW, 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 R144 UKW registered?

R144 UKW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R144 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 UKW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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