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R169 AYD

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,663 mi
Last recorded11,663 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 AYD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,663 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 116,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 103,199 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 103,199 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 89,038 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R169 AYD 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 71.4%.

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 R169 AYD, 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 R169 AYD registered?

R169 AYD is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R169 AYD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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