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R955 MNR

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,826 mi
Last recorded69,826 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 MNR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,826 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear reg plate deteriorating

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight corrosion n/s & o/s front floor

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,832 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,328 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 28,328 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 20,714 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 20,714 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 18,704 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres punctured

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 12 May 2008 18,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 18,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R955 MNR is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R955 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R955 MNR registered?

R955 MNR is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R955 MNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 MNR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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