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R2 PED

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,060 mi
Last recorded59,060 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 PED
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,060 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

damage to both sides of car

different size tyres fitted to the front than the rear

nsf brake binding

nsf floor split

nsr hand brake cable bolt missing

power steering pump damp

Fail 25 Feb 2009 59,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

damage to both sides of car

different size tyres fitted to the front than the rear

nsf brake binding

nsf floor split

nsr hand brake cable bolt missing

power steering pump damp

Fail 2 Feb 2009 58,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

damage to both sides of car

different size tyres fitted to the front then the rear

nsf brake binding

nsf floor split

Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,667 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,344 miles

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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R2 PED is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R2 PED, 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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R2 PED is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R2 PED safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 PED shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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