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R808 MBU

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,215 mi
Last recorded71,215 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 MBU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,215 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres have some wear on outer edges

both rear suspension arm bushes have some cracking

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2012 68,870 miles

front flexi section worn and some corrosion on unions

front floor sections have some corrosion.

nsf outer cv boot cracking.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,657 miles

both front floor sections have some corrosion.

exhaust front flexi section has some wear but not blowing also unions corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,078 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,943 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,346 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,009 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,657 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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R808 MBU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R808 MBU, 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 R808 MBU registered?

R808 MBU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R808 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 MBU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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