MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear brake pipe covered with undersealer.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s rear brake pipe covered with undersealer.
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
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R988 KTE is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R988 KTE, 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 R988 KTE registered?
R988 KTE is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 7 November 1997.
Is R988 KTE safe to buy?
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