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R960 DWC

1997 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,561 mi
Last recorded112,561 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 DWC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2013 112,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front floor pans corroded

both front indicators discoloured

headlamp beam patterns poor

nearside outer cv boot deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 112,561 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front floor pans corroded

both front indicators discoloured

headlamp beam patterns poor

nearside outer cv boot deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,204 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 83,647 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,993 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,050 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 61,847 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 58,985 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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R960 DWC is a 1997 Rover 414 in Silver 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 R960 DWC, 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 R960 DWC registered?

R960 DWC is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R960 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 DWC 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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