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R61 WOJ

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,905 mi
Last recorded105,905 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 WOJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2013 105,905 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,905 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,588 miles

advise alternator belt starting to shread

Fail 25 Jun 2012 98,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise alternator belt starting to shread

Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,702 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 94,665 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,530 miles

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

suspect nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2009 92,497 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

suspect nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 90,276 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 86,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 71,229 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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R61 WOJ is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R61 WOJ, 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 R61 WOJ registered?

R61 WOJ is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R61 WOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 WOJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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