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R496 DEG

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,198 mi
Last recorded89,198 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 DEG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2010 89,198 miles

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,198 miles

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,859 miles

front pads low

trailing arm bushs spliting

Fail 9 Apr 2008 70,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn leaving a lip on discs

Pass 9 Apr 2008 70,468 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn leaving a lip on discs

Pass 17 Apr 2007 61,981 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge of tyre

nearside rear tyre bald on inside edge of tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,435 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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R496 DEG is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R496 DEG, 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 R496 DEG registered?

R496 DEG is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R496 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 DEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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