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R196 BNO

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,006 mi
Last recorded52,006 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 BNO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,006 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,050 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall perished and cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracking

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,775 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,858 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,975 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,965 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,689 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,147 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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R196 BNO is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R196 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 R196 BNO registered?

R196 BNO is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R196 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 BNO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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