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R415 EAH

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,538 mi
Last recorded150,538 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 EAH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 150,538 miles

both inner rear sill's corroded

front springs corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Oct 2014 143,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills have plastic covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2013 135,837 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 128,126 miles

2 x wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

wiper motor noisy

Fail 4 Oct 2012 128,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

2 x wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

wiper motor noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2011 121,661 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 114,558 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade poor.

some underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 106,411 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 99,612 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 91,268 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 91,268 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 84,174 miles

N/S/REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 78,956 miles

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

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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R415 EAH is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R415 EAH, 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 R415 EAH registered?

R415 EAH is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R415 EAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R415 EAH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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