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R276 AYA

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,211 mi
Last recorded64,211 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 AYA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,211 miles

Corrosion starting in outer wheel arches.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,758 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded at either end

Suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,319 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 59,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,662 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 56,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,486 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,749 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding by the rear bumper and by the sills.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,384 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 48,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,612 miles

Slight corrosion in offside front to rear brake pipe,cleaned and greased.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,795 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,168 miles

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

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

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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R276 AYA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R276 AYA, 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 R276 AYA registered?

R276 AYA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R276 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 AYA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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