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R989 HFH

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,650 mi
Last recorded98,650 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 HFH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 98,650 miles

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

both rear brake discs badly corroded

handbrake travel high

offside front brake slighly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2013 89,555 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing low

both rear brake discs badly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 74,322 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,352 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 60,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,655 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,065 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,893 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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R989 HFH is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R989 HFH, 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 HFH registered?

R989 HFH is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R989 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 HFH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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