MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front n/plate starting to delaminate legal at time of test
n/s/f seat belt stalk incomplete
rear spoiler insecure/not attached on n/s
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in offside front tyre
n/s rear tyre too old
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M679 DBY is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M679 DBY, 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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What year was M679 DBY registered?
M679 DBY is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 June 1998.
Is M679 DBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for M679 DBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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