MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,400 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front lower suspension arms have some play in the bushes
Exhaust is leaking slightly
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured To the limit (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured To the limit (4.4.3 (a))
Both rear tyres are perishing)( 185/55x15 V
Engine leaking oil at offside
PAS pump very wet and appears to be leaking
Rear exhaust pipes near the joint are corroded and deteriorating
exhaust in poor condition with slight leak on centre section
front brake pads getting low.
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear tyre low in places
Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged nearside front ring broken (3.4.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear lens broken showing white (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
exhaust in poor condition with slight leak on centre section
front brake pads getting low.
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear tyre low in places
Offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread.
Various oil leaks around the engine.
The body has accident damage in various places
The drivers side seat material is torn
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Power steering pump is wet with fluid, but doesnt appear to be leaking / dripping at time of test.
Engine is leaking oil from offside end of engine.
PAS pump is wet with oil. Possible leak starting.
Front passengers side tyre wall has small amount of damage from curbing
slight damage to n/s front tyre
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Clutch pedal anti slip device is missing.
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R480 LFG is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 R480 LFG, 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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R480 LFG is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 27 October 1997.
Is R480 LFG safe to buy?
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