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R611 CDW

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,871 mi
Last recorded105,871 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 CDW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 105,871 miles

Driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Front brake pads are low.

Metal brake pipes going to both front hoses are corroding.

Metla brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Number plates are deteriorating.

O/s handbrake works slower than n/s.

O/s headlamp will not adjust into position, lamp needs attention before it can be adjusted.

Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 105,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Front brake pads are low.

Metal brake pipes going to both front hoses are corroding.

Metla brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Number plates are deteriorating.

O/s handbrake works slower than n/s.

O/s headlamp will not adjust into position, lamp needs attention before it can be adjusted.

Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 99,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 99,726 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 91,994 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 91,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,703 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 85,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 77,301 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 77,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 69,659 miles

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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R611 CDW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R611 CDW, 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 R611 CDW registered?

R611 CDW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R611 CDW safe to buy?

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