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R678 ADA

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,657 mi
Last recorded118,657 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 ADA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,657 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,379 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,864 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,864 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 112,090 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 109,988 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 109,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 107,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 107,071 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 103,549 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 100,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 95,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 92,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 76,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,487 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 55,487 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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R678 ADA is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R678 ADA, 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 R678 ADA registered?

R678 ADA is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R678 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 ADA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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