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R929 MNR

1998 Rover 414

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

74,789 mi
Last recorded74,789 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 MNR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 74,789 miles

n/s & o/s front brake pipes to flexies corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2009 74,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s & o/s front brake pipes to flexies corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,850 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 70,849 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,361 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 62,321 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 62,315 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,951 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 57,950 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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R929 MNR is a 1998 Rover 414 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 R929 MNR, 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 R929 MNR registered?

R929 MNR is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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