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R151 BEW

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,633 mi
Last recorded75,633 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 BEW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 75,633 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 75,633 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

clutch pedal high

Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,292 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 12 Aug 2008 68,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,595 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,973 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp patterns poor

oil leak

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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R151 BEW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R151 BEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R151 BEW registered?

R151 BEW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R151 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 BEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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