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R485 HAA

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

107,780 mi
Last recorded107,780 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 HAA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 107,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear brake balance poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boots in poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on engine and power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion o/s/r wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bushes are split n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 107,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 106,993 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s outer drive shaft boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion o/s/r wheel arch and inner panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear radius arm bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 106,370 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch and inner wheel arch panel

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension front mount bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 105,596 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust front flexy in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 104,971 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm front bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both cv boots perished

Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,182 miles

Front outer cv boots perishing

Fail 29 Jul 2020 104,181 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front outer cv boots perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2019 102,584 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boots perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear no-plate in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,325 miles

front cv boots poor condition

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,501 miles

chip on screen

n/s/r brake has been hot

rear brake balance poor

Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,203 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,048 miles

chip on screen

Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,507 miles

damage to screen

front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,865 miles

split in n/s/f tyre and damage to wall

Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,245 miles

oil around the power steering pump

small chip on the screen

Pass 2 Aug 2011 77,773 miles

chip on screen

Pass 9 Aug 2010 75,059 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,783 miles

chip on screen

cv boots perished

front brake discs worn

rear main bushes are split

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,430 miles

front pads low

nearside cv boot cracking/ perished

rear main bushes starting to split

Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,850 miles

front pads look low?

Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,596 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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R485 HAA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 R485 HAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R485 HAA registered?

R485 HAA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R485 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 HAA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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