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R751 DEG

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,189 mi
Last recorded105,189 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 DEG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 105,189 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2009 97,808 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 97,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 92,230 miles

High level brake lamp missing

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 92,230 miles

High level brake lamp missing

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 80,496 miles

Hand brake travel near end of resvre travel

Pass 6 Nov 2006 68,488 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 55,797 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R751 DEG is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R751 DEG, 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 R751 DEG registered?

R751 DEG is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R751 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R751 DEG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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