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R290 XVG

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,539 mi
Last recorded69,539 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 XVG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,539 miles

engine over heating, head gasket?

o/s/f tyre low on tread with light damage

o/s/r tyre damaged and perishing

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,539 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine over heating, head gasket?

o/s/f tyre low on tread with light damage

o/s/r tyre damaged and perishing

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2012 65,458 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 59,021 miles

brake pipes have surface corrosion

engine has a oil leak

front brake disc's worn

Fail 27 May 2011 59,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes have surface corrosion

engine has a oil leak

front brake disc's worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,412 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,018 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,180 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,281 miles

Exhaust system corroded, cat converter shield loose. †Screenwash N/R valve leaking. †Engine sump corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,000 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 40,996 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2005 39,035 miles

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

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

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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R290 XVG is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R290 XVG, 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 R290 XVG registered?

R290 XVG is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R290 XVG safe to buy?

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