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R534 HBH

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,869 mi
Last recorded11,869 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 HBH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 11,869 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 11,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 105,734 miles

Offside headlamp beam affected

Fail 5 Apr 2012 105,726 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside haedlamp beam affected

Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 89,962 miles

both rear brake pipes and o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded,also n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded,unable to inspect properly due to lack of access(advise replaceing)

corrossion starting around tailgate hinges

exhaust slight leak and system cracking on joint advise replaceing,just passable

n/s door mirror slightly loose

n/s/r,n/s/f,o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

radiator deteriorating

rear silencer mounting deteriorating

windscreen damage outside swept area

Fail 28 May 2010 89,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both rear brake pipes and o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded,also n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded,unable to inspect properly due to lack of access(advise replaceing)

corrossion starting around tailgate hinges

exhaust slight leak and system cracking on joint advise replaceing,just passable

n/s door mirror slightly loose

n/s/r,n/s/f,o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

radiator deteriorating

rear silencer mounting deteriorating

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 27 May 2009 80,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 80,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 73,412 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 73,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 61,659 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 59,054 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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R534 HBH is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R534 HBH, 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 R534 HBH registered?

R534 HBH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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