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R411 DJV

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,651 mi
Last recorded141,651 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 DJV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 141,651 miles

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

corrosion starting both rear sils

Pass 10 Sep 2010 136,795 miles

rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

unable to test n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2010 136,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

unable to test n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2009 131,421 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 125,938 miles

Exhaust emissionns only just within limits of CO.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in N/S of steering rack.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 120,613 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm †front brake pad linings very low †front indicators starting to show white

Pass 24 Aug 2006 114,403 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 108,122 miles

FRONTT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE AT REAR

PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END AND STEERING RACK

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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R411 DJV is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R411 DJV, 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 R411 DJV registered?

R411 DJV is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R411 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 DJV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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