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R294 JHJ

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,325 mi
Last recorded76,325 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 JHJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,325 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,976 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 71,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 69,195 miles

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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R294 JHJ is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R294 JHJ, 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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How do I check the history of R294 JHJ?

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What year was R294 JHJ registered?

R294 JHJ is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R294 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 JHJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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