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R149 FAF

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,556 mi
Last recorded79,556 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 FAF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,556 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 79,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,244 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,463 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,629 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 73,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,770 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 71,770 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,852 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 69,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,697 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 66,697 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,530 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 63,528 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 58,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R149 FAF is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R149 FAF, 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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R149 FAF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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