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R42 BJN

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,427 mi
Last recorded65,427 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 BJN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,427 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 56,697 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,664 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,868 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 41,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,100 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,787 miles

n/s/r suspension arm bush split

Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,044 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 25,044 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,980 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

indicator rear and side repeters starting to fade

wiper blades deteriating

Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,505 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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R42 BJN is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R42 BJN, 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 R42 BJN registered?

R42 BJN is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R42 BJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R42 BJN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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