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R743 EVL

1997 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,499 mi
Last recorded91,499 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 EVL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 91,499 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 May 2010 91,262 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 85,852 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 79,407 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 71,208 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 62,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint

long travel to handbrake

plastic sill covers fitted

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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R743 EVL is a 1997 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R743 EVL, 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 R743 EVL registered?

R743 EVL is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R743 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R743 EVL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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