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R225 AYA

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,209 mi
Last recorded76,209 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 AYA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 76,209 miles

both rear trailing arm bushs split

n/s/f alloy wheel slight buckle inner edge

outer sills, covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2012 76,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear trailing arm bushs split

n/s/f alloy wheel slight buckle inner edge

outer sills, covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2011 73,684 miles

both rear trailing arm bush starting to split and delaminate

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f wheel has slight dent in rim

o/s/f disc has slight run out

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,753 miles

both rear trailing arm bushs starting to split

n/s/r tyre ms shaped inner edge

outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2009 66,358 miles

BOTH OUTER SILL COVERED

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRE MS SHAPED ON THE INSIDE EDGE

Pass 21 May 2008 61,076 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 61,076 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,693 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 52,862 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 52,859 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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R225 AYA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R225 AYA, 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

How do I check the history of R225 AYA?

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What year was R225 AYA registered?

R225 AYA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is R225 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 AYA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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