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R915 NEB

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,279 mi
Last recorded54,279 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 NEB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,279 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters cracking/perrishing

damage to rear bumper , dents to rear quater pannel , exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar bushes cracking

low effort to n/s/r brake

n/s/r traling arm bush badly cracked/unbonded

o/s/f coil springs corroded

radiator in poor condition

signs of coolant leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 54,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front outer c.v gaiters cracking/perrishing

both rear traling arm bushes badly cracked

damage to rear bumper , dents to rear quater pannel , exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar bushes cracking

low effort to n/s/r brake

o/s/f coil springs corroded

radiator in poor condition

signs of coolant leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,949 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 48,949 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 46,379 miles

the brake fluid level was low has been topped up

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,151 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 40,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and centre exhaust sections poor condition

Pass 12 May 2006 34,894 miles

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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R915 NEB is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R915 NEB, 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 R915 NEB registered?

R915 NEB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R915 NEB safe to buy?

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