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R586 KCB

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,672 mi
Last recorded49,672 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 KCB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,672 miles

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

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

advise aspect ratio on tyres different on front to rear

Fail 30 Jun 2011 49,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise aspect ratio on tyres different on front to rear

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,560 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 48,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 46,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 46,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 46,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 44,975 miles

N/S/Rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall.

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,004 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 42,932 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,185 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 37,285 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R586 KCB is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R586 KCB, 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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R586 KCB is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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