MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,271 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1) battery insecure 2) rear brake pies corroding 3) oil leaks 4) tyres 185 55 15 5) slight wear in n/s steering 6) n/s outer sill cover
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
1) battery insecure 2) rear brake pies corroding 3) oil leaks 4) tyres 185 55 15 5) slight wear in n/s steering 6) n/s outer sill cover
Emission lambda levels just met
Front registration plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre perishing
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
nsr tyre sidewall cracking
rear heat shield rusty
nearside rear tyre tread worn on edges
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre tread worn on edges
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R261 YOK is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R261 YOK, 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 R261 YOK registered?
R261 YOK is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R261 YOK safe to buy?
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