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R827 POE

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,643 mi
Last recorded43,643 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 POE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,643 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil l;eak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,851 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 38,520 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,028 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 36,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 34,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 30,946 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 30,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,307 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,961 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,867 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 29,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,760 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,646 miles

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

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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R827 POE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R827 POE, 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 R827 POE registered?

R827 POE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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