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R426 LDY

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,055 mi
Last recorded99,055 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 LDY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,055 miles

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

front tyres wearing at inner edges

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

steering rack slight misting of oil

wipers split

Fail 27 Jul 2011 99,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres wearing at inner edges

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

steering rack slight misting of oil

wipers split

Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,867 miles

both c.v gaiters perished

both rear trailing arm bushes split

both steering rack gaiters perished

very slight leak from offside front shock absorber

Fail 28 Jul 2010 91,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both c.v gaiters perished

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

both rear trailing arm bushes split

both steering rack gaiters perished

very slight leak from offside front shock absorber

Pass 16 Jul 2009 86,407 miles

offside headlamp aim pattern not very clear

rear number plate slightly discoloured

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2009 86,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre tread depth VERY near legal limit

offside headlamp aim pattern not very clear

rear number plate slightly discoloured

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2008 79,950 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 79,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 72,631 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,126 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 65,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R426 LDY is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R426 LDY, 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 R426 LDY registered?

R426 LDY is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R426 LDY safe to buy?

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