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R87 FAH

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,873 mi
Last recorded54,873 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 FAH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 May 2014 54,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 53,104 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 51,272 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 49,282 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 46,785 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,524 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 39,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 37,011 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 34,030 miles

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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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R87 FAH is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R87 FAH, 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 R87 FAH registered?

R87 FAH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R87 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 FAH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R87 FAH have outstanding finance?

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