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R164 BBW

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,679 mi
Last recorded62,679 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 BBW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,679 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 62,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,562 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,313 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,554 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 48,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,848 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 47,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,137 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,600 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 45,597 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R164 BBW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R164 BBW, 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 R164 BBW registered?

R164 BBW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R164 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 BBW shows 14 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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