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R668 GEB

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,547 mi
Last recorded107,547 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 GEB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,547 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 105,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch/sill corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch /sill corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,577 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 99,224 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,647 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,457 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 93,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,475 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,624 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 82,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,759 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,498 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 70,030 miles

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

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

front brake pads 70% worn.

sill covers fitted making a full examination impossibe.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,030 miles

front brake pads 70% worn.

sill covers fitted making a full examination impossibe.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,546 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 62,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,428 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

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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R668 GEB is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R668 GEB, 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 R668 GEB registered?

R668 GEB is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R668 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 GEB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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