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R446 GEB

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,051 mi
Last recorded102,051 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 GEB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,051 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 102,021 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 99,765 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 99,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,244 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wing corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,189 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 93,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear trailing arm,centre bushes worn

catalyst heatshield loose

corrosion on both front floorpans

corrosion on both rear outer wheelarches

excessive corrosion on nearside front outer wing

nearside rear light lense damaged

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

rear no plate deteriorating

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 88,559 miles

both front cv gaiters deteriorating

centre exhaust section corroded

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on offside front floorpan

exhaust catalyst heatshield loose

nearside rear tyre worn down to minimum tread depth

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

rear no plate deteriorating

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 88,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front cv gaiters deteriorating

centre exhaust section corroded

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on offside front floorpan

cut in offside front tyre,inner sidewall

exhaust catalyst heatshield loose

nearside front tyre worn down to minimum tread depth

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

rear no plate deteriorating

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2009 82,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes have surface corrosion and are shielded not allowing full inspection

both outer driveshaft outer gaitors perished

corrosion to both rear outer arches

damage to windscreen in places

o/s/r tyre worn on raised outer shoulder

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 10 Jul 2009 82,624 miles

all brake pipes have surface corrosion and are shielded not allowing full inspection

both outer driveshaft outer gaitors perished

corrosion to both rear outer arches

damage to windscreen in places

o/s/r tyre worn on raised outer shoulder

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 23 Jul 2008 76,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 72,096 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 72,096 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

nearside rear trailing arm bush splitting

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,697 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front floorpan corroded †

offside front floorpan corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2005 61,260 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 61,209 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion both front floor pans

exhaust system poor condition

oil leak

radiator poor condition

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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R446 GEB is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R446 GEB, 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 R446 GEB registered?

R446 GEB is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R446 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 GEB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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