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R83 BKW

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,127 mi
Last recorded91,127 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 BKW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 91,127 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes sticking

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front outer floors starting to rust

Fail 13 Apr 2010 80,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front outer floors starting to rust

Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,379 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2009 74,361 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear tyre tread bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,673 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 91,776 miles

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit on out side edge

Pass 21 Jan 2006 85,058 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R83 BKW is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R83 BKW, 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 R83 BKW registered?

R83 BKW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R83 BKW safe to buy?

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