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R590 YOG

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,117 mi
Last recorded82,117 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 YOG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,117 miles

All front suspension bushes cracked.

All rear suspension bushes corroded and cracked.

Brake fluid on low mark.

Corrosion build up around Both rear wheel arches and both sills.

Floor corroded.

Front brake pads low.

Front wiper blades smearing screen.

High level brake light adrift.

N/S/F Manual headlight adjuster inop.

N/S/R metal brake pipes corroded.

O/S/R metal brake pipes corroded.

Oil mist around engine.

Oil weeping from gear box.

Radiator slightly corroded.

Rear bumper and tailgate damaged.Damage to body work.

Rear number plate worn.

Slight bounce on front suspension during front suspension bounce test.

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Sump corroded.

Undertray bolts missing.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 82,117 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

All front suspension bushes cracked.

All rear suspension bushes corroded and cracked.

Brake fluid on low mark.

Corrosion build up around Both rear wheel arches and both sills.

Floor corroded.

Front brake pads low.

Front wiper blades smearing screen.

High level brake light adrift.

N/S/F Manual headlight adjuster inop.

N/S/R metal brake pipes corroded.

No brake effort on N/S/R . Fail.

O/S/R metal brake pipes corroded.

Oil mist around engine.

Oil weeping from gear box.

Radiator slightly corroded.

Rear bumper and tailgate damaged.Damage to body work.

Rear number plate worn.

Slight bounce on front suspension during front suspension bounce test.

Small stone chip in windscreen.

Sump corroded.

Undertray bolts missing.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,833 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,659 miles

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

nsr tyre wall cracking

osr tyrewall cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,540 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 55,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 49,648 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 49,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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R590 YOG 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 77.8%.

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 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 R590 YOG, 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 R590 YOG registered?

R590 YOG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R590 YOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 YOG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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