MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,934 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
both outer driveshaft gaiters cracking
both rear trailing arm bushes cracking
brake fluid level low
door shuts covered
engine coolant level low
engine coolant radiator in poor condition
engine oil level high
exhaust system corroded
fuel filler neck corroded
major oil leaks in engine bay
outer sills are covered
power steering fluid level low
rear wiper blade perished
there is a possibility of a power steering fluid leak. I cannot see it, if there is due to the major engine oil leaks
windowscreen washers need attention
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R481 VEV is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R481 VEV, 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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How do I check the history of R481 VEV?
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What year was R481 VEV registered?
R481 VEV is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 9 October 1997.
Is R481 VEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R481 VEV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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