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R703 LLJ

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 LLJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,943 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,594 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,115 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,174 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 67,174 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,413 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,877 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,074 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,276 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 46,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f indicator starting to show a white light

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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R703 LLJ is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R703 LLJ, 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 R703 LLJ registered?

R703 LLJ is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R703 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 LLJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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