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M3 VMH

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,135 mi
Last recorded90,135 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VMH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to deteriorate on edges of tread

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Mar 2017 89,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to deteriorate on edges of tread

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Dec 2016 87,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 87,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,784 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 78,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers floor section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,205 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 70,025 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 63,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,483 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,801 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are wearing low on edges.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,719 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,081 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,068 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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M3 VMH is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,596 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 M3 VMH, 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 28 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M3 VMH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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