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R501 VAB

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,144 mi
Last recorded47,144 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 VAB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 47,144 miles

osr trailing arm bush unbonding

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,945 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 44,942 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,782 miles

Coolant level low.

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

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

Offside rear door latch possible broken spring.

Low reading on nearside rear footbrake needs investigation.

Fail 18 Dec 2008 42,782 miles

Coolant level low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear door latch possible broken spring.

Low reading on nearside rear footbrake needs investigation.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,814 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,626 miles

fronr brakes slightly uneven

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 23 Nov 2007 40,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fronr brakes slightly uneven

Pass 8 Nov 2006 37,526 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 37,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

possible p/steering fluid leak?,osr brake pipe corroding,osf tyre low nsf worn on edge,nsr trailing arm bush splitting osr cracking,

Pass 8 Nov 2005 34,473 miles

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

osr door catch sticking

slight run out in nsr tyre

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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R501 VAB is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver 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 R501 VAB, 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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R501 VAB is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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