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R662 EGC

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,529 mi
Last recorded72,529 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 EGC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 72,529 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 72,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake drum cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 69,307 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 69,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,647 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,517 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 64,745 miles

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

near side rear brakes binding

Fail 30 Sep 2005 64,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust back box to middle section blowing

near side brake binding

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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R662 EGC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R662 EGC, 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 R662 EGC registered?

R662 EGC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R662 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 EGC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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