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R194 UUX

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,427 mi
Last recorded45,427 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 UUX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,427 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,953 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,526 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,158 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,484 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,551 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 30,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 28,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,531 miles

Nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

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

Pass 4 May 2006 26,806 miles

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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R194 UUX is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R194 UUX, 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 R194 UUX registered?

R194 UUX is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R194 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 UUX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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