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R574 BAY

1997 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,088 mi
Last recorded92,088 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 BAY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2009 92,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mount perished

fluid leak under engine possibly PAS fluid

gearbox mount perished

o/s/r tyre tread perished due to age of tyre.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 92,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine mount perished

fluid leak under engine possibly PAS fluid

gearbox mount perished

o/s/r tyre tread perished due to age of tyre.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 86,277 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 86,264 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f bottom balljoint rubber dust cover split

Pass 20 Jul 2007 81,250 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to o/s/f wing and door

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2007 81,242 miles

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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

damage to o/s/f wing & door.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 76,314 miles

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

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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R574 BAY is a 1997 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R574 BAY, 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 R574 BAY registered?

R574 BAY is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R574 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 BAY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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