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R626 NAU

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,314 mi
Last recorded138,314 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 NAU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 138,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N S O cv boot deformed

O S R park brake cable insecure

fuel filler pipe coroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 138,313 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N S O cv boot deformed

O S R park brake cable insecure

fuel filler pipe coroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 127,183 miles

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

o/s headlamp pattern poor

Fail 30 Oct 2012 127,183 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 115,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2011 115,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2010 107,510 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion offside & nearside rear wheel arches

Pass 2 Nov 2009 101,296 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2008 94,129 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 87,135 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 87,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2006 86,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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R626 NAU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R626 NAU, 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 R626 NAU registered?

R626 NAU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R626 NAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 NAU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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