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R744 WNC

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,315 mi
Last recorded34,315 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 WNC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,315 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F CV BOOTS ARE WORN

THE N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL IS WORN

Fail 13 Aug 2009 34,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F CV BOOTS ARE WORN

THE N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL IS WORN

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,104 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 33,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,900 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,888 miles

cracking in both rear tyres

Fail 22 Aug 2006 30,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

centre exhaust corrosion

cracking in both rear tyres

osr tyre low pressure

Pass 17 Aug 2005 28,427 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2005 28,427 miles

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

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

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

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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R744 WNC is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R744 WNC, 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 R744 WNC registered?

R744 WNC is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R744 WNC safe to buy?

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