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R552 ECL

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,638 mi
Last recorded92,638 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 ECL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,638 miles

no beam pattern on nearside headlamp

slight smoke from exhaust

Fail 24 Jun 2010 92,632 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no beam pattern on nearside headlamp

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,638 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 84,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 76,558 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,433 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 66,247 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 64,245 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 64,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R552 ECL is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R552 ECL, 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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R552 ECL is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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