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R379 FGA

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,047 mi
Last recorded127,047 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 FGA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2016 127,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Both rear wheel arches are corroding

Front brake pads are low

Offside front Floorpan is corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2015 123,476 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 119,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 115,607 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 111,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 106,723 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 99,689 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,625 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 92,625 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 86,729 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 74,260 miles

Oil leak

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

both front outer cv gaiters heavily perrished

Pass 7 Feb 2006 61,389 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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R379 FGA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R379 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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What year was R379 FGA registered?

R379 FGA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R379 FGA safe to buy?

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