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R797 NTE

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,056 mi
Last recorded112,056 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 NTE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 112,056 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 102,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 87,901 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 87,901 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,239 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 58,466 miles

oil leak

radiator corroded

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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R797 NTE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R797 NTE, 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 R797 NTE registered?

R797 NTE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R797 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 NTE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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