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R954 RAO

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,352 mi
Last recorded54,352 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 RAO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,352 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,699 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 49,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,584 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 48,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,866 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 46,860 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 44,283 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 44,283 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R954 RAO is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R954 RAO, 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 R954 RAO registered?

R954 RAO is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R954 RAO safe to buy?

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