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R703 MWN

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,653 mi
Last recorded76,653 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 MWN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,653 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 76,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,754 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,544 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,402 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 May 2013 63,402 miles

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

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

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 59,388 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 52,656 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 48,955 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 45,347 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2008 43,130 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 41,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 41,013 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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R703 MWN is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MWN, 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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R703 MWN is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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