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R989 DSF

1997 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,693 mi
Last recorded54,693 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 DSF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,693 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,894 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 50,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

auxiliary belts perished & damp

both front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips (covered!)

both trailing arm bushes seperating

coolant level low

cv boots perished

fuel tank corroded

nsf & osr tyres close to limit 1855515v

oil leaks

radiator deteriorated

sump pan badly corroded suspect leak/ oil filter corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,365 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 48,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded at centre & rear

front suspension coil springs corroded

front to rear front section brake pipes corroded in clips

fuel tank corroded at seam

play in hanbrake cable

radiator deteriorated

sump corroded & slight leak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,520 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

auxiliary belts perished †slight play in osf ball end †osf tyre on limit †185 55 15 v †oil leak †water leak †rear trailing arm bush slightly split

osf & rear wipers torn †nsr brake pipe corroded †centre exhaust badly corroded †radiator deteriorated †sump pan corroded †cv boots perished

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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R989 DSF is a 1997 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R989 DSF, 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 R989 DSF registered?

R989 DSF is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R989 DSF safe to buy?

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