MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,837 miAbove average mileage for this year
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exhaust blow centre to middle joint
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WRONG ROTATION
REAR O/S AND N/S TYRES WEARING ON THE INSIDE EDGES
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT N/S STEERING RACK END
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R209 RAO is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R209 RAO, 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 R209 RAO registered?
R209 RAO is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R209 RAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R209 RAO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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