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R990 JBU

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,049 mi
Last recorded50,049 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 JBU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,049 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Compliance bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 49,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Compliance bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,228 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing screen

osr brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,120 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,863 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,239 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 48,239 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,045 miles

near side rear trailing arm bush starting to split

number plates starting to delaminate

power steering belt starting to crack

Fail 31 May 2011 47,045 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side rear trailing arm bush starting to split

number plates starting to delaminate

power steering belt starting to crack

Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,174 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 45,174 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 44,011 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,817 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 41,564 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 41,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 39,631 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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R990 JBU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R990 JBU, 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 R990 JBU registered?

R990 JBU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R990 JBU safe to buy?

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