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R434 UVP

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,940 mi
Last recorded117,940 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 UVP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 117,940 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 117,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 110,066 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 110,065 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 96,973 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 96,972 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 87,824 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 87,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,810 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,467 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 68,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,081 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 60,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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R434 UVP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R434 UVP, 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 R434 UVP registered?

R434 UVP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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