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R72 TKE

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,527 mi
Last recorded61,527 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 TKE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,884 miles

Coolant leak

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

offside rear tyre perished

parking brake has slight travel

rear brake effort slightly low

slight binding both rear brakes

Fail 16 Jun 2010 60,884 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

parking brake has slight travel

rear brake effort slightly low

slight binding both rear brakes

Pass 3 Jan 2009 59,883 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 58,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate faded

Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,679 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 31 Dec 2005 53,079 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 48,452 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 48,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R72 TKE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R72 TKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R72 TKE registered?

R72 TKE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R72 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 TKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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