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R827 RER

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,821 mi
Last recorded105,821 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 RER
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2012 105,821 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery not secure

Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,821 miles

Oil leak

battery not secure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 105,073 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 105,073 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 103,918 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 102,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2009 102,958 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 102,057 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 100,843 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 100,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Major oil leak

Surface corrosion to all other brake pipes

Fail 6 Mar 2006 99,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 99,787 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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R827 RER is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R827 RER, 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

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What year was R827 RER registered?

R827 RER is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R827 RER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R827 RER shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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