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R245 NCH

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,031 mi
Last recorded65,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 NCH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,031 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES / LOOSING TREAD PATTERNS / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH TYRES A.S.A.P...185 / 55 / 15 H / TYRES NOT IN GOOD CONDITION

NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR SECTUINS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION / UNDERSEAL FLAKING / SPLITTING ALLOWING WATER INGRESS ADVISE ATTENTION A.S.A.P. TO STOP FURTHER CORROSION

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / BODY WORK CORRODED /

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 11 Jul 2009 64,887 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES / LOOSING TREAD PATTERNS / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH TYRES A.S.A.P...185 / 55 / 15 H / TYRES NOT IN GOOD CONDITION

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR SECTUINS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION / UNDERSEAL FLAKING / SPLITTING ALLOWING WATER INGRESS ADVISE ATTENTION A.S.A.P. TO STOP FURTHER CORROSION

SIGNS OF OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BEING RAN LOW ON PRESSURE

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / FLOOR SECTIONS / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,785 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 57,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,488 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 51,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,120 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 44,119 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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 NCH is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R245 NCH, 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 NCH registered?

R245 NCH is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R245 NCH safe to buy?

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