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R751 UWG

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,549 mi
Last recorded73,549 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 UWG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2014 73,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,527 miles

o/s/f floor corroded but not excessive

Fail 9 Oct 2013 72,527 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f floor corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,062 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,333 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 70,332 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,590 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 69,583 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,760 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,279 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 68,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 67,822 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 67,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 67,303 miles

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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R751 UWG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R751 UWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R751 UWG?

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What year was R751 UWG registered?

R751 UWG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R751 UWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R751 UWG shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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