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M679 DBY

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,263 mi
Last recorded143,263 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 DBY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 143,263 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 138,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 138,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 136,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 131,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 127,751 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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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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M679 DBY is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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