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R315 FVE

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,224 mi
Last recorded71,224 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 FVE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2009 71,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,224 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 71,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has small but significant outer side wall damage

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body damage

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on metal brake pipes

fins missing from radiator

front wipers smearing

gearbox damp

nearside front and both rear shocks damp

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside rear trailing arm bush split

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pump damp

steering rack damp

Fail 6 Apr 2006 48,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering fluid low

slight grabbing on offside front brake

Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,724 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering fluid low

slight grabbing on offside front brake

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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R315 FVE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R315 FVE, 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 R315 FVE registered?

R315 FVE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R315 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 FVE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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