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R994 ARP

1997 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,068 mi
Last recorded128,068 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 ARP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 128,068 miles

front + n/s/r rear upper brake pipes starting to show corrosion

front head light reflectors starting to defuse

n/s/f + n/s/r +o/s/f upper brake pipes starting to show corroson

o/s/ rear wing starting to corrode

rear no plate starting to discolour

front tyres side wear o/s/f on limits

Pass 14 Jul 2009 117,977 miles

n/s/r ,n/s/f + o/s/f metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jul 2009 117,977 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r ,n/s/f + o/s/f metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2008 110,164 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 100,469 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 100,469 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 91,784 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 91,784 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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R994 ARP is a 1997 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R994 ARP, 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 R994 ARP registered?

R994 ARP is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R994 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 ARP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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