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R485 MDP

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,719 mi
Last recorded80,719 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 80,719 miles

Advise centre and rear exhaust in poor condtion

Advise coolant pressure cap possibly faulty

Advise n/s/r swing arm bush in poor condition

Advise o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Advise power steering leak

Advise radiator in poor condition

Advise rear brake pipes corroded on n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 20 Dec 2006 76,175 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 76,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 72,440 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 MDP is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDP, 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 R485 MDP?

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What year was R485 MDP registered?

R485 MDP is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R485 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 MDP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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