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R759 YFU

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,495 mi
Last recorded102,495 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 YFU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 102,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

strong advise offside rear tyre low on tread outer edge. also nail in tread

Fail 7 Mar 2008 102,385 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

strong advise offside rear tyre low on tread outer edge. also nail in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2007 94,399 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 94,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2006 89,020 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 89,020 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

1.exhaust front pipe flexi blowing. †2. exhaust system badly rusted. †3.front tyre tread depth getting low.

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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R759 YFU is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R759 YFU, 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 R759 YFU registered?

R759 YFU is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R759 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 YFU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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