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R884 CFS

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,682 mi
Last recorded66,682 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 CFS
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,682 miles

surface corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans

Fail 10 Mar 2011 66,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans

Pass 11 May 2010 64,867 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2010 64,867 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 61,769 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 58,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,990 miles

some wear in rear suspension bushes

Fail 1 Jun 2007 53,990 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 29 May 2006 49,675 miles

offside rear brake binding

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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R884 CFS 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 66.7%.

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 R884 CFS, 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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What year was R884 CFS registered?

R884 CFS is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R884 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R884 CFS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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