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R974 LHO

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,379 mi
Last recorded49,379 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 LHO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 49,379 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front numberplate deteriorated

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f 175/65/14-T tyre has a cut in the sidewall

n/s/f c.v. boot deteriorated

n/s/f top shock absorber mount has slight play

n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

o/s/f c.v. boot deteriorated

o/s/f top shock absorber mount has slight play

o/s/r 175/65/14-T tyre close to limit

o/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2014 49,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front numberplate deteriorated

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f 175/65/14-T tyre has a cut in the sidewall

n/s/f c.v. boot deteriorated

n/s/f top shock absorber mount has slight play

n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

o/s/f c.v. boot deteriorated

o/s/f top shock absorber mount has slight play

o/s/r 175/65/14-T tyre close to limit

o/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2013 47,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 47,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,191 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper starting to split

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,325 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 38,324 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,168 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,093 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,006 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,269 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,638 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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R974 LHO is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R974 LHO, 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 R974 LHO registered?

R974 LHO is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R974 LHO safe to buy?

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