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R537 RAO

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,632 mi
Last recorded86,632 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 RAO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2008 86,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 85,321 miles

N/s/f brake pipe corroded.

N/s/f tyre worn heavily on outside edge of tread.

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 85,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

N/s/f brake pipe corroded.

N/s/f tyre worn heavily on outside edge of tread.

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 82,549 miles

Exhaust upper shield partialy unsecure.

N/s/r wheel arch corroded to limit.

Notch in n/s/r tyre inner wall.

O/s rear brake effort low.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 79,036 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 79,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s / r footbrake effort at minimum screw in o/s/f 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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R537 RAO is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R537 RAO, 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 R537 RAO registered?

R537 RAO is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R537 RAO safe to buy?

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