MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Spare tyre defective
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f brake disc dust cover corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f brake disc dust cover corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer c/v boots perished
radius arm bushes in poor condition
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R918 NGB 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 71.4%.
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 R918 NGB, 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 R918 NGB registered?
R918 NGB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 23 March 1998.
Is R918 NGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R918 NGB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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