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R154 HAN

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,608 mi
Last recorded112,608 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 HAN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,608 miles

both rear trailing arm centre bushes slightly worn

slight corrosion on nearside front floor

slight corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 8 Apr 2011 112,608 miles

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm centre bushes slightly worn

slight corrosion on nearside front floor

slight corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 30 Oct 2007 105,279 miles

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

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

ribed belt slit and frayed.

Fail 6 May 2006 92,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 92,367 miles

Offside Front 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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R154 HAN is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R154 HAN, 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 R154 HAN registered?

R154 HAN is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R154 HAN safe to buy?

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