MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,936 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
radiator corroding
rear view mirror insecure
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
radiator corroding
rear view mirror insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
radiator corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
radiator corroding
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
catalytic convertor heatshield insecure
nearside front tyre sidewall starting to split
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R357 SJF is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R357 SJF, 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 R357 SJF?
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What year was R357 SJF registered?
R357 SJF is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 10 October 1997.
Is R357 SJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R357 SJF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R357 SJF have outstanding finance?
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