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R314 TNN

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,750 mi
Last recorded114,750 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 TNN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 114,750 miles

brake fluid need topping up.

corrosion on brake pipes.

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

oil leaks.

vehicle presented for retest with underseal on weld repair,unable to fully assess repair.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 114,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid need topping up.

corrosion on brake pipes.

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

oil leaks.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 108,851 miles

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe,above exhaust.

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch and inside door shut.

cracking to drive shaft boots.

deterioration to rear number plate.

rear tyres worn on edges and are cracking.Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit of 1.6mm.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 108,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe,above exhaust.

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch and inside door shut.

cracking to drive shaft boots.

deterioration to rear number plate.

rear tyres worn on edges and are cracking.Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 103,705 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes.

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

offside front tyre,sidewalls starting to split.

oil leaks.

slight distortion to dip beam patterns.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 98,825 miles

fluctuation to offside rear brake readings.

play in nearside steering rack arm.

rear suspension arms,bushes splitting.

wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 98,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

fluctuation to offside rear brake readings.

play in nearside steering rack arm.

rear suspension arms,bushes splitting.

wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 1 Feb 2007 90,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 90,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 81,962 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 81,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R314 TNN is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R314 TNN, 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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R314 TNN is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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