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R273 SNB

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,329 mi
Last recorded121,329 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 SNB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2007 121,329 miles

n/s & o/s rear radius arm bushes bonding starting to split

Pass 26 Jul 2006 103,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s rear axle beam bushes bonding starting to breakaway

n/s/f tyre2mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 3 Aug 2005 90,678 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm †pin holes in exhaust f/ pipe

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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R273 SNB is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R273 SNB, 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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How do I check the history of R273 SNB?

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What year was R273 SNB registered?

R273 SNB is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R273 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R273 SNB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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