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R907 SOJ

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,280 mi
Last recorded58,280 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 SOJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2016 58,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front head lamps, adjusters defective. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to jacking point /antiroll bar mounting area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to jacking point /antiroll bar mounting area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leaks noted.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,376 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,443 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,828 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,830 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,028 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,649 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,173 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,452 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 29,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R907 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R907 SOJ, 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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R907 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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