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R657 NPB

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,973 mi
Last recorded99,973 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 NPB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,973 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

long handbrake travel

Fail 10 Jun 2011 99,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 May 2010 96,697 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Wipers starting to smear.

Fail 20 May 2010 96,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 30 May 2009 93,115 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edges

Pass 27 May 2008 87,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

outer driveshaft gaiters slight perishing

Fail 24 May 2008 87,315 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

outer driveshaft gaiters slight perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2007 78,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 74,769 miles

both front tyres warn inner edges

centre exhaust corroded

front brake pads look low

nearside tyre outer wall perished

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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R657 NPB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R657 NPB, 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 R657 NPB registered?

R657 NPB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R657 NPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 NPB shows 9 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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