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R360 AFU

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,108 mi
Last recorded73,108 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 AFU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 73,108 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

front suspension components have surface corrosion

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2016 73,107 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

front suspension components have surface corrosion

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,761 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leek

Fail 23 Nov 2015 72,758 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leek

Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,282 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,023 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,631 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,183 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,623 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 70,623 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 70,079 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 69,299 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 68,202 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 67,160 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 66,174 miles

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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R360 AFU is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R360 AFU, 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 R360 AFU registered?

R360 AFU is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R360 AFU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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