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R245 EAN

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,571 mi
Last recorded94,571 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 EAN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 94,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front floors tatty

Pass 4 Dec 2010 82,171 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 82,171 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,768 miles

O/S/R TYRE BOARDERLINE.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 77,894 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 76,171 miles

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 74,739 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 74,739 miles

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

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

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

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

passenger rear tyre cracking on side walls & tread

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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R245 EAN is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green 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 R245 EAN, 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 R245 EAN registered?

R245 EAN is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R245 EAN safe to buy?

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