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H938 RAB

1991 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,481 mi
Last recorded103,481 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1991 Rover 41495,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH938 RAB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,481 miles

Front Coolant leak Top hose ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 103,481 miles

Front Coolant leak Top hose ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,083 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Wiper smearing slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,222 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth inner edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 96,222 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth inner edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,711 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 92,700 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,544 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,022 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,265 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 90,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,654 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 89,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 89,426 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 89,375 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 80,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,704 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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H938 RAB is a 1991 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1991 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 95,286 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 H938 RAB, 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 35 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H938 RAB registered?

H938 RAB is a 1991 Rover 414, first registered on 18 February 1991.

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