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T494 RTT

1997 Rover 414

Beige Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,474 mi
Last recorded45,474 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 41478,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 RTT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 45,474 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 45,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,962 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 40,961 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,850 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 38,850 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,537 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,885 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 43,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,583 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,328 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,843 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,232 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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T494 RTT is a 1997 Rover 414 in Beige with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T494 RTT, 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 T494 RTT registered?

T494 RTT is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is T494 RTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T494 RTT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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