MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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travel on hand brake
near side front tyre bold on inside edge
near side number plate light dull
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R252 FAF safe to buy?
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