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R326 XVG

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,459 mi
Last recorded39,459 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 XVG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,698 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,991 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 22,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 20,879 miles

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

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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R326 XVG 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 85.7%.

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 R326 XVG, 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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How do I check the history of R326 XVG?

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What year was R326 XVG registered?

R326 XVG is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R326 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 XVG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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