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J198 CYW

1992 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,750 mi
Last recorded70,750 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 41493,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ198 CYW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2009 70,750 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Heavy corrosion on front and rear suspension

N/S mirror damaged

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R trailing arm bush in poor condion

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,788 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

radiator leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,953 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges and o/s rear trailing arm bush in poor condition

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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J198 CYW is a 1992 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 93,954 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 J198 CYW, 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 34 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J198 CYW registered?

J198 CYW is a 1992 Rover 414, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J198 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J198 CYW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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