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R448 DOK

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,410 mi
Last recorded63,410 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 DOK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 63,410 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,668 miles

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

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

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

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

advise power steering oil on lower level mark

advise rear exhaust box and pipe corroding, but secure and not blowing at present.

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

advise power steering oil on lower level mark

advise rear exhaust box and pipe corroding, but secure and not blowing at present.

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,248 miles

1 offside front side light dim †2 nearside rear main suspension bush starting to unbond †3 rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jul 2007 52,248 miles

1 offside front side light dim †2 nearside rear main suspension bush starting to unbond †3 rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,667 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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R448 DOK is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R448 DOK, 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 R448 DOK registered?

R448 DOK is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R448 DOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 DOK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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