MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,952 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both outer cv boots poor condition
power steering pipes damp
rear radius arm bushes poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both outer cv boots poor condition
power steering pipes damp
rear radius arm bushes poor condition
low effort n,s,r service brake
o/s/f brake pipe poor condition
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 BJV is a 1998 Rover 414 in White 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 R196 BJV, 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 R196 BJV registered?
R196 BJV is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R196 BJV safe to buy?
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