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R835 AAK

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,355 mi
Last recorded46,355 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 AAK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,355 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 46,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,869 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 45,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,910 miles

near side rear wheel tyre tread slightly worn on outer side edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,768 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 43,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side rear wheel tyre tread slightly worn on outer side edge

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,532 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,906 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,211 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,592 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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R835 AAK is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R835 AAK, 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 R835 AAK registered?

R835 AAK is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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