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R846 CFU

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,085 mi
Last recorded165,085 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 CFU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 165,085 miles

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 2/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 12 Apr 2010 165,055 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 2/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 2 Apr 2009 159,516 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 152,248 miles

1/ SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM REAR OF CENTER PIPE 2/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES 4/ SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Fail 12 Oct 2007 152,248 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

1/ SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM REAR OF CENTER PIPE 2/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES 4/ SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Pass 4 Jul 2006 148,802 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 148,536 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN 2/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK 3/ FUEL PUMP NOISEY †

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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R846 CFU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R846 CFU, 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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R846 CFU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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