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R880 WBU

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,626 mi
Last recorded62,626 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 WBU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,626 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

evidence of power steering leak

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f brake disc badly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 62,624 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

evidence of power steering leak

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f brake disc badly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,997 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,231 miles

o/s cv gaiter perished

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,333 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 54,331 miles

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

front coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,125 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,732 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 42,127 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 42,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WBU is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

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

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