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R358 ADM

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,780 mi
Last recorded113,780 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 ADM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 113,780 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 113,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 109,724 miles

corrosion front brake pipes

corrosion nearside rear inner arch

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 30 Sep 2011 109,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion front brake pipes

corrosion nearside rear inner arch

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2010 105,686 miles

195/50 15 tyres fitted on front axle and 185/55 15's on the rear axle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

STRONGLY ADVISE exhaust middle and rear sections heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion to body at nearside rear wheel arch and below petrol flap

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

offside rear radius arm bush worn

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

radiator core in poor condition

Fail 1 May 2010 105,638 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

195/50 15 tyres fitted on front axle and 185/55 15's on the rear axle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

STRONGLY ADVISE exhaust middle and rear sections heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion to body at nearside rear wheel arch and below petrol flap

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

offside rear radius arm bush worn

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

radiator core in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2009 99,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 99,661 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 95,271 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 95,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 90,573 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2006 88,771 miles

condition of engine and gear box mounting bushes , engine judders when driven

Fail 8 Apr 2006 88,519 miles

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

corrosion on both front brake pipes too front flexis

o/s/f headlamp aim bline

oil leak

plastic covers fiited to outer sills

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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R358 ADM is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R358 ADM, 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 R358 ADM registered?

R358 ADM is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 22 November 1997.

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