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R419 AFM

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,791 mi
Last recorded84,791 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 AFM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,791 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,525 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,372 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 81,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,031 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 79,031 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,910 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,873 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,867 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,967 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 66,966 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 56,874 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 51,505 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 51,505 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R419 AFM is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R419 AFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R419 AFM registered?

R419 AFM is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R419 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 AFM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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