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R987 LFJ

1997 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,196 mi
Last recorded73,196 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 LFJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 73,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,714 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2009 64,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,876 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 60,876 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,164 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 49,164 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 43,088 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 43,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R987 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R987 LFJ, 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 R987 LFJ registered?

R987 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R987 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 LFJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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