MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,976 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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