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R552 POE

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,528 mi
Last recorded108,528 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 POE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 108,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 108,528 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 96,933 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 96,933 miles

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 86,179 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 42,636 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 78,137 miles

front discs & pads poor

offside front tyre 2mm

offside rear service brake lower effort

Fail 6 Jan 2007 78,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs & pads poor

offside front tyre 2mm

offside rear service brake lower effort

Pass 7 Jan 2006 70,742 miles

offside rear foot brake slightly lower eff

wiper blades starting to split

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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R552 POE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R552 POE, 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 R552 POE registered?

R552 POE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R552 POE safe to buy?

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