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R541 FAP

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,896 mi
Last recorded45,896 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 FAP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,896 miles

nearside front seat belt is starting to fray

power steering pipe is leaking and on the limit for a failure

power steering pump is damp

power steering reservoir cap is missing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,401 miles

front brake imbalance high to nearside front

screen is damaged

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion on rear of nearside sill within 30cm of prescribed area

nearside rear & offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2015 37,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 35,951 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,600 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,091 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,387 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 32,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,476 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 30,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,449 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,372 miles

exhaust rear box badly corroded

front brake pads low

n/s/rear suspension arm rubber bush starting to seperate

Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,901 miles

front tyres inner tread depths getting low. front brake pads getting low.

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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R541 FAP is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R541 FAP, 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 R541 FAP registered?

R541 FAP is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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