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R287 HKH

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,077 mi
Last recorded62,077 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 HKH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,275 miles

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

n/s front tyre edge wearing thin

Fail 10 Mar 2008 52,274 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre edge wearing thin

Pass 8 Mar 2007 47,710 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 47,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust centre section corroded.

sump corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,089 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 42,089 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R TYRE HAS LOW SPOT ON TREAD

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

advise interior mirror a bit wobbly not insecure

both rear axle carrier bushes starting to perish

both wipers split but still clearing screen

hand brake coming up high not to limit

Fail 8 Feb 2006 41,740 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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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R287 HKH is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R287 HKH, 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 R287 HKH registered?

R287 HKH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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