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R938 KJW

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 KJW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,101 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 100,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,150 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,016 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 87,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 82,364 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 76,273 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to floor pan around nearside front jacking point

exhaust rear silencer collapsing lnside--exhaust centre section corroding around rear flange

Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,713 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2006 62,209 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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R938 KJW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red 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 R938 KJW, 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 R938 KJW registered?

R938 KJW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R938 KJW 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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