MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,981 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal
unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
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R256 GJW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R256 GJW, 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 R256 GJW registered?
R256 GJW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is R256 GJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R256 GJW shows 9 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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