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R880 CAE

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,255 mi
Last recorded86,255 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 CAE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,255 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 86,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,274 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear but not considered excessive at this time.

Slight leak of gases from exhaust front pipe.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside pads worn more than nearside

Pass 4 Jun 2009 63,795 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,180 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 54,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 51,951 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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R880 CAE is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CAE, 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 CAE registered?

R880 CAE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R880 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 CAE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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