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R682 VKJ

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,575 mi
Last recorded93,575 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 VKJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,575 miles

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

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

advise slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 8 Nov 2016 93,574 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advise slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,813 miles

heatshield @ cat loose

poor pattern on headlamps

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 23 Oct 2015 92,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

heatshield @ cat loose

poor pattern on headlamps

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,066 miles

both CV boots perished.

poor pattern on headlights.

sill covers fitted unable to test sills.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 89,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both CV boots perished.

poor pattern on headlights.

sill covers fitted unable to test sills.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,178 miles

o/s headlamp aim high

poor pattern on headlamps

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 29 Oct 2013 87,178 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)

o/s headlamp aim high

poor pattern on headlamps

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,089 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,089 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 83,299 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 80,857 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 80,856 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 77,973 miles

Offside 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 8 Nov 2008 77,964 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,219 miles

o/s front and n/s front brake pipes are rusted

o/s rear brake pipe is rusted

power steering pipe damp ( possible leak)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 70,594 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 65,907 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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R682 VKJ is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R682 VKJ, 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 R682 VKJ registered?

R682 VKJ is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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