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R252 FAF

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,076 mi
Last recorded126,076 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 FAF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 126,076 miles

travel on hand brake

near side front tyre bold on inside edge

near side number plate light dull

Pass 22 Jan 2009 116,795 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel accetable at time of test

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 20 Jan 2009 116,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel accetable at time of test

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2008 113,819 miles

brake master cylinder level low

front exhaust flexy pipe worn

nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge

notes/trims fitted to outer sill panels/radiator core worn

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake inbalance(rec/internal check)**

slight crack to front number plate

slight signs of oil by power steering pump area

Fail 19 Jan 2008 113,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake master cylinder level low

front exhaust flexy pipe worn

nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge

notes/trims fitted to outer sill panels/radiator core worn

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake inbalance(rec/internal check)**

slight crack to front number plate

slight signs of oil by power steering pump area

Pass 23 Sep 2006 113,819 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 113,819 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes run behind plastic covers and some coated in plastic covers

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

plastic inner arches fitted

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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R252 FAF is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red 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 R252 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 R252 FAF registered?

R252 FAF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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