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R776 DVG

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,799 mi
Last recorded83,799 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 DVG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 83,799 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 81,891 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 80,577 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,615 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 78,609 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,960 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,124 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 73,124 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,214 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,787 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 60,787 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,096 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread (2mm)

some brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,946 miles

nearside rear tyre scrubbed

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 13 Dec 2005 54,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 54,310 miles

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

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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R776 DVG is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R776 DVG, 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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R776 DVG is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R776 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 DVG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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