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R725 MNR

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,635 mi
Last recorded86,635 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 MNR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,635 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,917 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 80,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 73,006 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 73,006 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear trailing arm mounts deteriating**

brake master cylinder level on limit

front brake discs worn

rear offside brake pipes corroded**

Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,620 miles

head lamp pattern weak

near side front tyre worn to 1.6mm and worn on raised tread

off side front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly perished

off side rear and off side front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

off side rear tyre worn to 2mm

slight imbalance on rear brakes

unable to check off side rear seat belt due to child seat

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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R725 MNR is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R725 MNR, 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 R725 MNR registered?

R725 MNR is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R725 MNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 MNR shows 6 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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