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R35 LAT

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,413 mi
Last recorded125,413 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 LAT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 125,413 miles

Both hedalamp images are faded.

Both rear radius arm bushes are perished.

Both rfear tyre treads are wearing a little low.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 125,413 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both hedalamp images are faded.

Both rear radius arm bushes are perished.

Both rfear tyre treads are wearing a little low.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 119,551 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside wiper slightly split.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 119,551 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside wiper slightly split.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 113,071 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 113,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 111,062 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 102,899 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 102,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 93,462 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 83,323 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 73,157 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 73,013 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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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R35 LAT is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R35 LAT, 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 R35 LAT registered?

R35 LAT is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R35 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 LAT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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