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R676 KBV

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,564 mi
Last recorded26,564 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 KBV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,564 miles

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

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

heat shield noisey on exhaust.

outer sills coverd by plastic trim.

Fail 21 May 2009 26,521 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

heat shield noisey on exhaust.

outer sills coverd by plastic trim.

Pass 20 May 2008 25,421 miles

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

tyres 185 65 14 front 175 65 14 rear.

Pass 17 May 2007 23,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2007 23,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 20,992 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 18,959 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 18,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R676 KBV 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 R676 KBV, 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 R676 KBV registered?

R676 KBV is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R676 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R676 KBV 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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