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R144 FVF

1998 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,918 mi
Last recorded111,918 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 FVF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 111,918 miles

Both headlight beam output & images deteriorated.

N/S/R wheel arch corroded.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 103,579 miles

N/S/R tyre outer wall scuffed.

N/S/R wheel arch corroding.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 103,579 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre outer wall scuffed.

N/S/R wheel arch corroding.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,699 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 94,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

PAS belt cracking.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,868 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 86,868 miles

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

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

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

PAS belt cracking.

Pass 29 May 2009 77,670 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 77,670 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 67,397 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 67,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Suspect front brake pads wearing low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2007 56,199 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 56,199 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 47,399 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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R144 FVF is a 1998 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R144 FVF, 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 R144 FVF registered?

R144 FVF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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