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R880 ACV

1997 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,360 mi
Last recorded81,360 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 ACV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 81,360 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight leak from power steering pump

Temp.repair has been made to drivers door interior handle

Fail 9 Jul 2010 81,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight leak from power steering pump

Temp.repair has been made to drivers door interior handle

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 79,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,561 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

front and rear no.plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

both no.plates deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,295 miles

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls perished

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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R880 ACV is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R880 ACV, 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 R880 ACV registered?

R880 ACV is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R880 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 ACV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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