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R145 YKK

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,662 mi
Last recorded159,662 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 YKK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 159,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 159,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 155,811 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 155,811 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 152,057 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 149,639 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 147,754 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 147,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 145,352 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 145,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 142,499 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 142,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 139,216 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 136,949 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 133,548 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 133,548 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 127,174 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 118,039 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 118,039 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 111,061 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 111,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 102,982 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 102,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R145 YKK is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 R145 YKK, 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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R145 YKK is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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