MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,973 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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.
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.
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
outer driveshaft gaiters slight perishing
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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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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