MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake discs poor
nearside rear radius arm bush poor
slight oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake discs poor
nearside rear radius arm bush poor
slight oil leak
Brake pipes rusty
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Oil leak
o/s/f n/s/f floor slight corrosoin
plastic covers fitted over outer sills
Corosion at NSF and OSF floor/chassis rail.
NSF and OSF outer CV boots deteriorated.
OSR tyre perished.
Plastic sill trims fitted to nearside and offside sills not allowing full inspection.
Slight fluid residue at power steering pump and pipes.
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corosion at NSF and OSF floor/chassis rail.
NSF and OSF outer CV boots deteriorated.
OSR tyre perished.
Plastic sill trims fitted to nearside and offside sills not allowing full inspection.
Slight fluid residue at power steering pump and pipes.
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both outer sills covered with plastic skirt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front floor pans rusting
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front floor pans rusting
both front tyres worn low
front brake pads getting low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres worn low
front brake pads getting low
Centre Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear trailing arm centre bushes starting to perish
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
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R453 BFC is a 1997 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R453 BFC, 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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R453 BFC is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 30 August 1997.
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