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R398 BRW

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,173 mi
Last recorded57,173 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 BRW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,173 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,580 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,310 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,401 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,928 miles

Advise cleaning and grease protecting rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,821 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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R398 BRW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R398 BRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R398 BRW?

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What year was R398 BRW registered?

R398 BRW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R398 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R398 BRW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R398 BRW have outstanding finance?

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