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R646 VKL

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,343 mi
Last recorded46,343 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 VKL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2013 46,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,168 miles

N/S/F tyre tread low on inside

O/S/F tyre tread low on inside

Fail 23 Jul 2012 42,168 miles

N/S/F tyre tread low on inside

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre tread low on inside

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,145 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,344 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 32,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,907 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,649 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 19,649 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,375 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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R646 VKL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R646 VKL, 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 R646 VKL registered?

R646 VKL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R646 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R646 VKL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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