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R219 GBH

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,236 mi
Last recorded61,236 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 GBH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 61,236 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion behind both sill trims at front

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,224 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,951 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,321 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 17 Apr 2015 60,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,453 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,672 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 57,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,911 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,633 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,076 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 52,076 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 48,751 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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R219 GBH 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 70.6%.

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 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 R219 GBH, 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 R219 GBH registered?

R219 GBH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R219 GBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 GBH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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