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R281 URH

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,603 mi
Last recorded61,603 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 URH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2010 61,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,403 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 14 Jan 2009 59,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,815 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 54,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,058 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 49,983 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,822 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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R281 URH is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R281 URH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R281 URH registered?

R281 URH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R281 URH safe to buy?

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