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R274 YFU

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,348 mi
Last recorded104,348 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 YFU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 104,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 90,995 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s rear arch showing corossion

Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 76,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,007 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 69,268 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 65,753 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 62,056 miles

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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R274 YFU is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R274 YFU, 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 R274 YFU registered?

R274 YFU is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R274 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 YFU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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