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R52 FFU

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,645 mi
Last recorded104,645 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 FFU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,645 miles

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR

COVERS OBSCURING SILLS

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Inner DOOR HANDLE MISSING ,MAKING DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

SOME BRAKE PIPES OBSCURED BY COVERS

Fail 29 Mar 2016 104,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR

COVERS OBSCURING SILLS

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION MISSING

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Inner DOOR HANDLE MISSING ,MAKING DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

SOME BRAKE PIPES OBSCURED BY COVERS

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,288 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2014 99,977 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 99,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 95,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 91,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 85,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 80,932 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 75,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 72,219 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,254 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 69,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,105 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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R52 FFU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R52 FFU, 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 R52 FFU registered?

R52 FFU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R52 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 FFU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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