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R221 AWR

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,701 mi
Last recorded82,701 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 AWR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,701 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 81,299 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 80,147 miles

plastic skirts fitted

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,front floors,inner rear sills,rear suspension mounts,rear chassis,front outriggers,rear arches,step sills

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner rear arches

Fail 25 Apr 2014 80,139 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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

plastic skirts fitted

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,front floors,inner rear sills,rear suspension mounts,rear chassis,front outriggers,rear arches,step sills

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,982 miles

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

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

radiator in poor condition

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion o/s n/s front floors,outriggers,front,rear suspension,rear chassis,inner rear sills,exshaust

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,800 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear surspension,inner rear sills,front floors,front outriggers,rear surspension mounts,

tailgate shut corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2012 77,800 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear surspension,inner rear sills,front floors,front outriggers,rear surspension mounts,

tailgate shut corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 76,161 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front floors,inner rear sills,rear surspension,front outriggers,outer sills,

Fail 6 May 2011 76,161 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front floors,inner rear sills,rear surspension,front outriggers,outer sills,

Pass 24 Apr 2010 74,474 miles

surface corrosion front surspension,inner rear sills,rear chassis,front floors,radiator in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,288 miles

surface corrosion o/s n/s front floors,front surspension,inner rear sills

Fail 20 Apr 2009 72,288 miles

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s front floors,front surspension,inner rear sills

Pass 2 May 2008 70,888 miles

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

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

surface corrosion both front floors o/s n/s front surspension

Fail 3 May 2007 68,707 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 68,707 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2006 66,646 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 66,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R221 AWR is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R221 AWR, 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 R221 AWR registered?

R221 AWR is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is R221 AWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 AWR shows 18 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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