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R561 NSR

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,510 mi
Last recorded106,510 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 NSR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 106,510 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 101,585 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

very slight brake bind on offside front wheel

Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,799 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 100,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,266 miles

battery insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2013 10,026 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,580 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 92,960 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,152 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 75,963 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 65,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 58,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 52,502 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2006 52,165 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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R561 NSR is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R561 NSR, 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 R561 NSR registered?

R561 NSR is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R561 NSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 NSR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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