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R213 RHH

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,731 mi
Last recorded101,731 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 RHH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,731 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

could not inspect sills due to trims properly.

could not inspect underside brake pipes fully due to cover.

n/s/f upper suspension arm balljoint boot split.

rear wheel arches heavily corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 101,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

could not inspect underside brake pipes fully due to cover.

n/s/f upper suspension arm balljoint boot split.

n/s/r outer door handle adrift.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,585 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 82,938 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,948 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 75,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,600 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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R213 RHH is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R213 RHH, 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 R213 RHH registered?

R213 RHH is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R213 RHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 RHH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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