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R766 AJV

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,890 mi
Last recorded106,890 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 AJV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat in offside rear. seatbelt only visually checked.

power steering pipes damp but no leak found.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 106,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat in offside rear. seatbelt only visually checked.

power steering pipes damp but no leak found.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2015 100,308 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 88,755 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 88,755 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 86,527 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,574 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 80,574 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 77,451 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 77,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,274 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 60,928 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 54,492 miles

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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R766 AJV is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R766 AJV, 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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R766 AJV is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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