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R94 RAO

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,560 mi
Last recorded60,560 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 RAO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2006 60,560 miles

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

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 RAO is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R94 RAO registered?

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

Is R94 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 RAO shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R94 RAO have outstanding finance?

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