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R37 XYB

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,301 mi
Last recorded74,301 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 XYB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 74,301 miles

BOTH FRONT CV BOOTS PERRISHING

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 28 Apr 2011 74,301 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT CV BOOTS PERRISHING

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,805 miles

n/s/f door handle inscure

Pass 25 Apr 2009 57,249 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,011 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 45,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 45,100 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 36,135 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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R37 XYB 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 75%.

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 R37 XYB, 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 R37 XYB registered?

R37 XYB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R37 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 XYB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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