MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Wipers smearing the screen slightly.
o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Wipers smearing the screen slightly.
o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R378 FGA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R378 FGA, 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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R378 FGA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 22 October 1997.
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