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R439 UOJ

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,722 mi
Last recorded75,722 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 UOJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,722 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,382 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 75,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,208 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 74,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,698 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,231 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,661 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,758 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,766 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,698 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R439 UOJ is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R439 UOJ, 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 R439 UOJ registered?

R439 UOJ is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R439 UOJ safe to buy?

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