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R517 UKE

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,212 mi
Last recorded79,212 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 UKE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2012 79,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear and n/s front tyres cracking outer walls

Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,212 miles

o/s rear and n/s front tyres cracking outer walls

Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,136 miles

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

Steel wheel fitted to off side rear.

Pass 13 May 2010 78,987 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 77,444 miles

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

o/s/f,n/s/f ,o/s/rear tyres cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2009 77,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/f,n/s/f ,o/s/rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 May 2008 76,472 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 75,050 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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R517 UKE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R517 UKE, 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 R517 UKE registered?

R517 UKE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R517 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 UKE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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