MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,796 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
BOTH SIDES FRONT INDICATORS STARTING TO DISCOLOUR
BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE
NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1,6MM
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN IN ZONE ,,A,,
WINDSCREEN WASHERS WORKING BUT POOR
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight crack in windsceen on off side.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight crack in windscreen on off side.
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R197 POG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,596 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 R197 POG, 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 28 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R197 POG registered?
R197 POG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R197 POG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 POG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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