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R143 UWG

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,396 mi
Last recorded91,396 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 UWG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 91,396 miles

exhaust system rusty

nearside front door mirror insurcure

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

signs of all over body damage

under floor showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2008 91,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system rusty

nearside front door mirror insurcure

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

signs of all over body damage

under floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2007 86,006 miles

both headlights showing a poor light beam pattern

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front floor showing signs of corrosion

slight PAS fluid leak

Pass 27 Dec 2006 81,511 miles

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both front floor sections showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Dec 2006 81,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both front floor sections showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2005 73,620 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside sillstep slightly corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2005 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R143 UWG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R143 UWG, 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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R143 UWG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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