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R246 FAF

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,457 mi
Last recorded89,457 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 FAF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 89,457 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 19 Mar 2012 81,592 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,696 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 73,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,692 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 66,692 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,612 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 60,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,283 miles

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 17 May 2006 45,077 miles
Fail 17 May 2006

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres perrished and low

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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R246 FAF is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R246 FAF, 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 R246 FAF registered?

R246 FAF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R246 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 FAF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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