MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both sides front brake pads worn low.both outer c/v boots badly cracking.rear suspension arm bushes split.engine oil leak.
slight pin hole in exhaust rear box.both sides outer c/v boots cracking.radiator leaking !!! screw in n/s/r tyre front discs and pads next service ?
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight pin hole in exhaust rear box.both sides outer c/v boots cracking.radiator leaking !!! screw in n/s/r tyre front discs and pads next service ?
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
rad rusty †front pads low †damp ronund p/s rack †rust front floors †outer gaiters cracking †
both headlamps poor pattern †gearbox oil leaks †power steering pump damp †rad poor condition †clutch pedal high
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 FVE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 R285 FVE, 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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R285 FVE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 25 November 1997.
Is R285 FVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 FVE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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