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R471 LOJ

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,945 mi
Last recorded95,945 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 LOJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 95,945 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 95,944 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 94,104 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 93,224 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,231 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 92,230 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 90,736 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 89,117 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 85,650 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 85,650 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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R471 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R471 LOJ, 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 R471 LOJ registered?

R471 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R471 LOJ safe to buy?

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