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R147 VBW

1997 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,976 mi
Last recorded40,976 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 VBW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2013 40,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing edges and pershing cracks

Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing edges and pershing cracks

Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,334 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 36,396 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 36,361 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,850 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 34,850 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,900 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 32,900 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 31,473 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,466 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 27,860 miles

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

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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R147 VBW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R147 VBW, 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 R147 VBW registered?

R147 VBW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R147 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 VBW shows 12 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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