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R725 MOK

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,169 mi
Last recorded76,169 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 MOK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 76,169 miles

brake pipes and ferrules have been painted with underseal

cv boots perished

neail in nearside rear tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

rack gaiters perished

rear number plate water damaged

rear trailing arm bushes perished

rear tyres perished

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 16 May 2008 74,391 miles

o/s/f pads thin

Fail 16 May 2008 74,391 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f pads thin

Pass 2 Jun 2007 73,133 miles

1. Front brake pads are low †2. Rear steel brake pipes are corroded †3. Nsr & Osr outer wheel arches are corroded †4. Nsr quarter panel is corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2007 73,133 miles

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

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

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

1. Front brake pads are low †2. Rear steel brake pipes are corroded †3. Nsr & Osr outer wheel arches are corroded †4. Nsr quarter panel is corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,364 miles

1. Nsf & Osf tyres are perrished, low on tread and worn on edges †2. Front brake pads are low †3. Some corrosion on brake pipes †4. Brake flexi hoses are perrished †5. Slight play in steering †6. PAS resovoir is damp

Fail 2 Jun 2006 71,364 miles

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

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)

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

1. Nsf & Osf tyres are perrished,low on tread and worn on edges

2. Front brake pads are low †3. Some corrosion on steel brake pipes †4. Brake flexi hoses are perrished

5. Slight play in steering †6. PAS resovoir is damp

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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R725 MOK is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R725 MOK, 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 R725 MOK registered?

R725 MOK is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R725 MOK safe to buy?

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