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R963 MTD

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,304 mi
Last recorded53,304 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 MTD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2008 53,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

emmisions taking a longer than usual time to react

evidance of offside front brake having been hot

more than avarage amount of advisory items on brakes recommend inspection or repair

nearside wiper smearing slightly

offside front and rear brakes slightly slow

service brake reading usually higher than 59% that this vehicle has acheived

sill covers fitted

slight bind to offside front and rear brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 43,244 miles

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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R963 MTD is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R963 MTD, 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 R963 MTD registered?

R963 MTD is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R963 MTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 MTD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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