CarVerify

Free Car Check

R501 AGV

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,582 mi
Last recorded109,582 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 AGV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 109,582 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight mark in zone b of windsceen

Pass 11 Aug 2009 106,996 miles

Both front drive shaft boots cracking

Exhaust corroded

N/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2009 106,996 miles

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

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

Both front drive shaft boots cracking

Exhaust corroded

N/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2008 89,798 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 89,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

N/s/r outerdoor handle broken

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2006 75,371 miles

both rear trailing arm main bushes splitting

Pass 14 Sep 2005 67,592 miles

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

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

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
Full Rover 414 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R501 AGV is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue 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 R501 AGV, 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

How do I check the history of R501 AGV?

You can check the full history of R501 AGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R501 AGV registered?

R501 AGV is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R501 AGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 AGV 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.

Does R501 AGV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R501 AGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.