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R235 NDG

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,040 mi
Last recorded84,040 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 NDG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2012 84,040 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on both rear wheelarches

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,040 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion on both rear wheelarches

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,409 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 80,409 miles

Centre Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Jan 2010 76,709 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,709 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,275 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 69,274 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,674 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 63,734 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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R235 NDG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R235 NDG, 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 R235 NDG registered?

R235 NDG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R235 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 NDG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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