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R410 FVA

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 FVA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,310 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 84,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,697 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 82,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,752 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 81,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust flexi section corroding.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 81,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust flexi section corroding.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,883 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,692 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,321 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,615 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,443 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 54,162 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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R410 FVA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R410 FVA, 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 R410 FVA registered?

R410 FVA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R410 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R410 FVA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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