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R494 TFC

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,607 mi
Last recorded118,607 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 TFC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2012 118,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil in coolant

radiator very poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2011 115,714 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

offside rear shock damp

outer sill covers fitted

slight blow on exhaust middle box

both front outer cv boots perished

nearside front wheel rim dentted on inner

nearside rear tyre low on tread on outer edge

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corrodeing

Pass 20 Nov 2010 112,564 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread on outer edge on 2mm

offside front tyre low on tread on 2mm

offside rear metal brake pipe from rear flexy starting to corrode

outer sill covers fitted

tested wet

Pass 20 Nov 2009 107,950 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on 3mm

offside front tyre low on tread 2mm

offside rear metal brake from rear flexy starting to corrode

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2008 97,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 97,710 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 82,892 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 82,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 68,063 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 68,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 60,245 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R494 TFC is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R494 TFC, 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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What year was R494 TFC registered?

R494 TFC is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 17 August 1997.

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