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R430 HAX

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,495 mi
Last recorded161,495 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 HAX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 161,495 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 150,440 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 139,391 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 131,753 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 127,346 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 118,543 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

fan belt frayed

nearside front tytre on 2m.m. worn on inner and outter edges

Fail 17 Jan 2008 118,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

fan belt frayed

nearside front tytre on 2m.m. worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 18 Jan 2007 113,141 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2006 104,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 104,601 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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R430 HAX is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R430 HAX, 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 R430 HAX registered?

R430 HAX is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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