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R774 AEV

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,109 mi
Last recorded96,109 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 AEV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,109 miles

condition n/s/f and o/s/f outer cv boots

condition n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushs

condition o/s door mirror

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion o/s/f floor

oil leak

rear number plate

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 96,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition n/s/f and o/s/f outer cv boots

condition n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushs

condition o/s door mirror

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion o/s/f floor

oil leak

rear number plate

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2016 82,677 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 80,859 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 78,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 76,488 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2012 74,108 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 71,741 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 69,082 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 66,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 62,152 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 62,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 57,928 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 52,938 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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R774 AEV is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R774 AEV, 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 R774 AEV registered?

R774 AEV is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R774 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R774 AEV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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