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R49 HUB

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,676 mi
Last recorded49,676 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 HUB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,676 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,261 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,094 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 39,093 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,181 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,184 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,184 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,326 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,156 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,885 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 22,480 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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R49 HUB is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R49 HUB, 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 R49 HUB registered?

R49 HUB is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R49 HUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 HUB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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