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R74 TKE

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,960 mi
Last recorded56,960 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 TKE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 56,960 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 56,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,130 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 48,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT JUDDER FROM NSF BRAKE.

OSR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE DOWN ON NSR AND MAY NEED CHECKING.

BOTH HEADLIGHT AIM MAY HAVE BEEN TO LOW DUE TO THE INCAR AJUSTER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY.

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHS STARTING TO PERISH

NS OUTER CV GAITER STARTING TO CRACK

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,318 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT AIM MAY HAVE BEEN TO LOW DUE TO THE INCAR AJUSTER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY.

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHS STARTING TO PERISH

NS OUTER CV GAITER STARTING TO CRACK

OSR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE DOWN ON NSR AND MAY NEED CHECKING.

SLIGHT JUDDER FROM NSF BRAKE.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 44,592 miles

ENGINE WATER RADITOR IN POOR CONDITION.

NSF TYRE TREAD RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT.

OSR AND NSR TRAILING ARM CENTRE BUSHS IN POOR CONDITION

OSR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE DOWN ON NSR.

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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R74 TKE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R74 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.

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What year was R74 TKE registered?

R74 TKE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R74 TKE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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