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R348 KFG

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,420 mi
Last recorded91,420 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 KFG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,420 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre perishing on walls. n/s front tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,353 miles

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

cut offside rear tyre tread

nearside front jacking point corroded

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,912 miles

slight exhaust leak from rear box

Fail 4 Aug 2010 84,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight exhaust leak from rear box

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,721 miles

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

slight damage offside mirror

Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,350 miles

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

slight cut offside rear tyre tread

Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,636 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 80,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake reserve travel just within requirement

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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R348 KFG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R348 KFG, 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 R348 KFG registered?

R348 KFG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is R348 KFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 KFG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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