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R677 TOJ

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

69,880 mi
Last recorded69,880 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 TOJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,880 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 69,880 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,500 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 67,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 65,091 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

cap missing off power steering fluid resevoir

handbrake travel high

offside front brake pipe corroded

severe oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Mar 2006 65,091 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

cap missing off power steering fluid resevoir

handbrake travel high

offside front brake pipe corroded

severe oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Feb 2006 64,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fluid cover missing of power steering fluid bottle

oil leak

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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R677 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R677 TOJ, 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 R677 TOJ registered?

R677 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R677 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R677 TOJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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