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R650 SJO

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,299 mi
Last recorded60,299 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 SJO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 60,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear tyre worn low on tread inner edge

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 60,282 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear tyre worn low on tread inner edge

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 59,645 miles

Both front cv boots perished

Nail in outer edge of near side rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 59,632 miles

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

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

Both front cv boots perished

Nail in outer edge of near side rear tyre

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

Off side front wiper blade worn

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 58,787 miles

Both front cv boots perished and cracked.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 57,743 miles

Both front cv boots perished

Fail 14 May 2012 57,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front cv boots perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Most of exhaust has been repaired and is in need of replacement

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

damapness around P.A.S hose

front wipers smearing

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to front floor

temp repair to center exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,177 miles

see advisory sheet 173594760091

Fail 5 Mar 2010 54,177 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

corrosion on suspension components

n/s aim on upper limits

some corrosion on floor and rear inner sills

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front cv gators age cracking

both front tyres age cracking

front disc lipped

heavy dampness around pas pump

slight age cracking to front and rear suspension componets

small stone chips in windscreen

tempory repair to center exhaust

Fail 6 Mar 2009 52,783 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front cv gators age cracking

both front tyres age cracking

front disc lipped

heavy dampness around pas pump

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight age cracking to front and rear suspension componets

small stone chips in windscreen

tempory repair to center exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

age cracking and cuts to nsf tyre

both front wipers poor

both sills covered by plastic trims

dampness around pas pipes

high rear brake imbalance 25%

Fail 4 Mar 2008 51,578 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

age cracking and cuts to nsf tyre

both front wipers poor

both sills covered by plastic trims

dampness around pas pipes

high rear brake imbalance 25%

Fail 1 Mar 2007 50,387 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear hubs binding slightly

dampness arouind pas pump

high rear brake imbalance 31%

nsr serive brake effort low

Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,387 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear hubs binding slightly

dampness arouind pas pump

high rear brake imbalance 31%

nsr serive brake effort low

Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,523 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 49,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust system corroded

oil dampness around power steering pipes

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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R650 SJO is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R650 SJO, 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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R650 SJO is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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