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R433 FPN

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,944 mi
Last recorded71,944 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 FPN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 71,944 miles

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

both steering rack gaitors perishing

exhaust flexible pipe signs of age

front drop link bushes perishing

power steering belt perishing

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

slight exhaust blow at rear silencer joint

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishng

Fail 10 Jul 2008 71,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

both steering rack gaitors perishing

exhaust flexible pipe signs of age

front drop link bushes perishing

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discolouring

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

slight exhaust blow at rear silencer joint

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishng

Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,906 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front drop link bushes perishing

both rear tyres perishing

reqar number plate discolouring

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2006 65,978 miles

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

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

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

both rear radius arm bushes perishing

handbrake lever has alot of travel

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor has small hole

rear number plate starting to discolour

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 11 Jul 2006 65,978 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

both rear radius arm bushes perishing

handbrake lever has alot of travel

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor has small hole

rear number plate starting to discolour

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2005 62,149 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 62,149 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear trailing arm bush perishing and splitting

slight play in offside 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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R433 FPN is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R433 FPN, 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 R433 FPN registered?

R433 FPN is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R433 FPN safe to buy?

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