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R545 ADA

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,342 mi
Last recorded134,342 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 ADA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 134,342 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s plastic covers outer sills

Fail 9 Apr 2010 132,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 120,709 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 120,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 120,388 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emissions not checked due to exhaust leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 109,636 miles

advise near side front steering rack has very slight play

advise very slight play in near side front top ball joint

Pass 12 Mar 2007 92,933 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 75,195 miles

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

advise off side front brake binding slightly

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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R545 ADA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R545 ADA, 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 R545 ADA registered?

R545 ADA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R545 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 ADA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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