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R536 FJW

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,612 mi
Last recorded42,612 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 FJW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,612 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,097 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,878 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,757 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension

Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,393 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,166 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,858 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,531 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,958 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 29,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 29,023 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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R536 FJW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R536 FJW, 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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How do I check the history of R536 FJW?

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What year was R536 FJW registered?

R536 FJW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R536 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 FJW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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