MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in s/rack/ both outer c/v boots cracking
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in s/rack/ both outer c/v boots cracking
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
off/s/ rear brake performance lower than n/sde
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R593 LAU is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R593 LAU, 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 R593 LAU registered?
R593 LAU is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 19 August 1997.
Is R593 LAU safe to buy?
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