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R201 NDY

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,829 mi
Last recorded64,829 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 NDY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2016 64,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,033 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2013 60,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,815 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,773 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,346 miles

exhaust system rusty in places

Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,447 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,120 miles

front discs lipped

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,739 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,306 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 32,646 miles

both outer sills covered

offside rear tyre perrished on inner side wall

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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R201 NDY is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R201 NDY, 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 R201 NDY registered?

R201 NDY is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R201 NDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 NDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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