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R94 OJW

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,083 mi
Last recorded35,083 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 OJW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 35,083 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 35,027 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,971 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,983 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,140 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,890 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 18,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,777 miles

rear radius arm bushes perished

Fail 30 Jul 2012 17,777 miles

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

rear radius arm bushes perished

Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,151 miles

boot lid is dented

rear tyres are worn and sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Jul 2010 16,806 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,367 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,843 miles

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 17 Jul 2008 15,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 6 Jul 2007 15,302 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,542 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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R94 OJW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R94 OJW, 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 R94 OJW registered?

R94 OJW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R94 OJW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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