MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,760 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to other brake pipes
outter cv boots badly cracked
varius oil leaks
wheel trims damaged
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coolant level low
corrosion to other brake pipes
outter cv boots badly cracked
radiator in poor condition
varius oil leaks
wheel trims damaged
n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge , front brake pads worn low
o/s/f shock absorber damp , slight corrosion to front brake discs , c.v gaiters cracking , front brake pads unevenly worn , borderline corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes , surface corrosion to remaning brake pipes
o/s/r wheel binding slightly , nail in o/s/r tyre , heavy surface corrosion to vehicle under body , corrosion to various suspension components , suspension bushes worn & cracking , brake hoses perrished
outer sills covered in plastic trim , skight kerb damage to wheel trims , minor corrosion/dents & scrathes to various body panels , exhaust joints heavily corroded , radiator in poor condition , engine / gear box oil leaks
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge , front brake pads worn low
o/s/f shock absorber damp , slight corrosion to front brake discs , c.v gaiters cracking , front brake pads unevenly worn , borderline corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes , surface corrosion to remaning brake pipes
o/s/r wheel binding slightly , nail in o/s/r tyre , heavy surface corrosion to vehicle under body , corrosion to various suspension components , suspension bushes worn & cracking , brake hoses perrished
outer sills covered in plastic trim , skight kerb damage to wheel trims , minor corrosion/dents & scrathes to various body panels , exhaust joints heavily corroded , radiator in poor condition , engine / gear box oil leaks
Advise exhaust system corroded
Advise oil leak
Advise underbody corrosion
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
oil leak on engine
condition of both rear suspension trailing arm main bushes borderline .
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
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R656 BAY is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R656 BAY, 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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R656 BAY is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 27 November 1997.
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