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R295 AHJ

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,134 mi
Last recorded40,134 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 AHJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,134 miles

SRS lamp on

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,134 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 40,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 36,167 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 36,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 27,500 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,574 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 23,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,553 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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R295 AHJ is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R295 AHJ, 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 R295 AHJ registered?

R295 AHJ is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R295 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 AHJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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