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R399 VYB

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,439 mi
Last recorded78,439 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 VYB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2008 78,439 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 74,254 miles

covers fitted to both sills

offside rear light dim

Pass 12 Dec 2006 67,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted to both sills

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Fail 12 Dec 2006 67,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted to both sills

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 16 Dec 2005 61,079 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 60,977 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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R399 VYB is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R399 VYB, 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

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What year was R399 VYB registered?

R399 VYB is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R399 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 VYB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R399 VYB have outstanding finance?

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