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R480 LFG

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,400 mi
Last recorded42,400 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 LFG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 42,400 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,604 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 39,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,973 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread.

Various oil leaks around the engine.

Pass 22 May 2014 33,190 miles

The body has accident damage in various places

The drivers side seat material is torn

Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,763 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 29,763 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 25,931 miles

Power steering pump is wet with fluid, but doesnt appear to be leaking / dripping at time of test.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,934 miles

Engine is leaking oil from offside end of engine.

PAS pump is wet with oil. Possible leak starting.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,998 miles

Front passengers side tyre wall has small amount of damage from curbing

Pass 24 Oct 2009 22,286 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,509 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,324 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 20,323 miles

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.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,186 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 20,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 19,031 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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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.

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