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R345 MNK

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,088 mi
Last recorded108,088 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 MNK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 108,088 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 108,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

high clutch take up...

n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn.....

n/s/r trailing arm bush split , advise replacement....

radiator element disintigrating....

wipers smear...

Pass 19 Nov 2008 91,202 miles

close to limit n/s/f tyre moved to n/s/r.....

exhaust leak , front pipe , advise replacement....

n/s/f shock absorber weeping....

n/s/r trailing arm bush splitting , o/s/r perishing....

o/s outer c/v gaiter perishing....

radiator element disintigrating....

Fail 11 Nov 2008 90,977 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust leak , front pipe , advise replacement....

n/s/f shock absorber weeping....

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit....

n/s/r trailing arm bush splitting , o/s/r perishing....

o/s outer c/v gaiter perishing....

radiator element disintigrating....

Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,487 miles

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing....

n/s/r trailing arm bush splitting....

o/s number plate lamp dim....

Pass 24 May 2006 67,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 59,985 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 59,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear tyres wearing low

radiator matrix broken up

rear number plate faded

reversing lights not working

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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R345 MNK is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R345 MNK, 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 R345 MNK registered?

R345 MNK is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R345 MNK safe to buy?

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