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W397 OBA

2000 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,152 mi
Last recorded50,152 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 41466,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 OBA
MakeRover
Model414
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,152 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 50,152 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,146 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 48,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,933 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 45,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 43,303 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2009 43,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 37,743 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 37,743 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2007 31,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 31,748 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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W397 OBA is a 2000 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 66,823 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 W397 OBA, 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 26 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W397 OBA registered?

W397 OBA is a 2000 Rover 414, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W397 OBA safe to buy?

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