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R927 HPT

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,447 mi
Last recorded65,447 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 HPT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 65,447 miles

corroded brake pipe into n/s/r wheel cylinder

corroded brake pipe rear of n/s floor

front indicators show some white light

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded into flexible hoses

o/s/r trailing arm bush split

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Nov 2008 65,438 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corroded brake pipe into n/s/r wheel cylinder

corroded brake pipe rear of n/s floor

front indicators show some white light

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded into flexible hoses

o/s/r trailing arm bush split

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

front indicators show white light

n/s/r brake lazy

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

slight judder n/s/f brake

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 22 Oct 2007 62,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corroded brake pipes o/s/f,n/s/f and n/s/r

cracking to n/s/f tyre,recommend replacing

front indicators show some white light

n/s washers aimed high

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

oil leak on engine

slight judder and imbalance in front brakes

Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,801 miles

n/s/f wheel (aloy)

o/s/f wheel (steel rim)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2006 60,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel (aloy)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f wheel (steel rim)

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2005 58,257 miles

front indicators show some white light

imbalance in front brakes

n/s/r tyre near limit

rear suspension trailing arm bushes split

sc uffing to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slightcorrosion to brake pipes under front wheel archs

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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R927 HPT is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red 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 R927 HPT, 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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R927 HPT is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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