MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
n/s/r ,n/s/f + o/s/f metal brake pipes starting to corrode
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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