MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,298 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both/outer/sills/coverd/plastic
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R908 ECT is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R908 ECT, 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 R908 ECT registered?
R908 ECT is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 20 August 1997.
Is R908 ECT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R908 ECT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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