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R839 XOC

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,908 mi
Last recorded33,908 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 XOC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,908 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 33,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,812 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,418 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 30,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,954 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,881 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 28,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,468 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,492 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,502 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,162 miles

oil leak

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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R839 XOC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R839 XOC, 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 R839 XOC registered?

R839 XOC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R839 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R839 XOC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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