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R149 ACA

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,905 mi
Last recorded79,905 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 ACA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 79,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 79,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 76,928 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

(2.4A.2)the nearside front suspension prescribed area has slight surface corrosion forming

(2.4A.2)the offside front suspension prescribed area has slight surface corrosion forming

(2.4G.3)the nearside rear suspension void bush is starting to split

(2.4G.3)the offside rear suspension void bush is starting to split

(2.5C.1d)the nearside front driveshaft outer constant vewlocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)the offside front driveshaft outer constant vewlocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.6B.2c)the nearside rear steel brake pipe to the brake back plate has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)the offside rear steel brake pipe to the brake back plate has surface corrosion present

(4.1D.1)the offside front tyre shoulders wearing close to the legal limit

(8.3.1d)damage within the swept area less than 040mm diameter

Engine oil leak present

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle battery loose within clamp

Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,928 miles

(2.4A.2)the nearside front suspension prescribed area has slight surface corrosion forming

(2.4A.2)the offside front suspension prescribed area has slight surface corrosion forming

(2.4G.3)the nearside rear suspension void bush is starting to split

(2.4G.3)the offside rear suspension void bush is starting to split

(2.5C.1d)the nearside front driveshaft outer constant vewlocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1d)the offside front driveshaft outer constant vewlocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(3.6B.2c)the nearside rear steel brake pipe to the brake back plate has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)the offside rear steel brake pipe to the brake back plate has surface corrosion present

(4.1D.1)the offside front tyre shoulders wearing close to the legal limit

(8.3.1d)damage within the swept area less than 040mm diameter

Engine oil leak present

Vehicle battery loose within clamp

Fail 28 Sep 2007 68,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 63,899 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 63,797 miles

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

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

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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R149 ACA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R149 ACA, 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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R149 ACA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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