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R679 VFC

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,470 mi
Last recorded121,470 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 VFC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 121,470 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND PITTED

N/S/F BUMPER AND HEADLAMP MOUNT IS DAMAGED AND LOOSE

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AND COVERED WITH GREASE

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/F CV JOINT GATER IS PERISHED

OIL LEAKS

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

Fail 29 Nov 2010 121,470 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND PITTED

N/S/F BUMPER AND HEADLAMP MOUNT IS DAMAGED AND LOOSE

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AND COVERED WITH GREASE

O/S/F CV JOINT GATER IS PERISHED

OIL LEAKS

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

Fail 25 Nov 2010 121,444 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 114,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 114,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 29 Nov 2008 107,980 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 107,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake travel could do with reducing

N/s/r brake pipe corroded

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

O/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

O/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

O/s/r brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 99,379 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 94,748 miles

condition of n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm/axle bushes o/s BORDERLINE

footbrake and handbrake travel

oil leak on engine

rear brake balance o/s slow

uneven wear n/s/f tyre and only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 19 Jan 2006 89,986 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2006 89,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2005 77,354 miles

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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R679 VFC is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R679 VFC, 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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R679 VFC is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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