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R292 WND

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,890 mi
Last recorded109,890 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 WND
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 109,890 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 109,864 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,123 miles

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

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,221 miles

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

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,366 miles

plastic side skirts fitted

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 16 Feb 2009 89,576 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 81,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 75,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 65,579 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 65,579 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre and front cracking

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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R292 WND is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R292 WND, 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 R292 WND registered?

R292 WND is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R292 WND safe to buy?

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