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R238 OJW

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,236 mi
Last recorded95,236 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 OJW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2008 95,236 miles

exhaust in poor condition and slight oil leak at power steering pump area

fuel cap is wrong type but is acceptable

oil filter very corroded

very reluctant to pass emission test

Fail 2 Feb 2008 95,236 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust in poor condition and slight oil leak at power steering pump area

fuel cap is wrong type but is acceptable

oil filter very corroded

very reluctant to pass emission test

Pass 20 Jan 2007 80,477 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 80,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

engine noise suspect clutch thrust bearing??

Pass 7 Jan 2006 69,874 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 69,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

front brakea slightly uneven

gearbox noisy

slight fluid leak under bonnet ?

slight pitting on front brake discs

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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R238 OJW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R238 OJW, 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 R238 OJW registered?

R238 OJW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R238 OJW safe to buy?

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