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R166 BNO

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

97,956 mi
Last recorded97,956 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 BNO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 97,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 97,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 93,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,944 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 86,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,550 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 84,504 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,315 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,264 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 77,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,050 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 74,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 69,614 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 69,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,295 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,219 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 62,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,899 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,780 miles

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

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 53,746 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,307 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 52,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 50,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,349 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 48,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 48,041 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 45,953 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 45,953 miles

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

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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R166 BNO is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R166 BNO, 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 R166 BNO registered?

R166 BNO is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R166 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 BNO shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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