MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,872 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Cill covers fitted, not allowing inspection of cills
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear wheel arches corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Cill covers fitted, not allowing inspection of cills
Rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R472 HBR is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R472 HBR, 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 R472 HBR registered?
R472 HBR is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 19 November 1997.
Is R472 HBR safe to buy?
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