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R953 AAB

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,467 mi
Last recorded79,467 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 AAB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,467 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 79,458 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,772 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 76,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,275 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 68,930 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,395 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 64,332 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 60,565 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,385 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 54,324 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 50,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,952 miles

nsf indicator discoloured,front tyres low,exhaust blowing,rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 12 Aug 2006 47,924 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf indicator dis-coloured,nsf/osf/osr tyres low,exhaust blowing,rear trailing arm bushes splitting

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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R953 AAB is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R953 AAB, 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 R953 AAB registered?

R953 AAB is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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