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R380 MFP

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,475 mi
Last recorded78,475 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 MFP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,475 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,867 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,455 miles

adviced slight corrosion to o/s rear wheelarch

Fail 18 Aug 2009 64,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

adviced cut on o/s rear tyre on outer sidewall

adviced n/s rear lower suspension arm mounting bush started to split

adviced some corrosion to o/s rear metal brakepipe to flexis hose + n/s front

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,637 miles

adviced cut on o/s rear tyre on outer sidewall

adviced n/s rear lower suspension arm mounting bush started to split

adviced some corrosion to o/s rear metal brakepipe to flexis hose + n/s front

Fail 26 Aug 2008 60,248 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,746 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 50,737 miles

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

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

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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R380 MFP is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R380 MFP, 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 R380 MFP registered?

R380 MFP is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R380 MFP safe to buy?

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