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R136 EVF

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,826 mi
Last recorded124,826 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 EVF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 124,826 miles

beam patterns poor

both outer cv gaiters perished

front wipers smear slightly

offside front and nearside rear tyres on 2mm tread

rear arches heavily corroded

rear trailing arm front bushes starting to split and unbond

slight bind from nearside rear brake

slight corrosion underside

slight oil stains on gearbox

stonechips in front screen

sump corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2010 124,826 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

beam patterns poor

both outer cv gaiters perished

front wipers smear slightly

offside front and nearside rear tyres on 2mm tread

rear arches heavily corroded

rear trailing arm front bushes starting to split and unbond

slight bind from nearside rear brake

slight corrosion underside

slight oil stains on gearbox

stonechips in front screen

sump corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 122,592 miles

baffles starting to break up in rear box

front wipers smeary

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

outer cv gaiters slightly perished

rear trailing arm front bushes perished and starting to unbond

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

slight oil stains engine and gearbox

stonechips in front screen

Pass 31 May 2008 118,748 miles

outer cv gaiters slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

slight oil stains on gearbox

slight oil stains on power steering pump

Pass 11 Jun 2007 114,599 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 114,599 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front wipers smeary

outer cv gaters perished

rear trailing arm bushes worn

slight oil stains engine

slight play rack

Fail 5 Mar 2007 114,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

ADVISE..clutch in poor conditiuon,hard to operate.

ADVISE..corrotion on and around battery tray.

ADVISE..full lenght plastis side sills fitted.

ADVISE..offside driveshaft oil seal leaking.

ADVISE..offside front seatbelt slow to return.

ADVISE..oil leak from sump and/or gasket.sump in very poor condition.

ADVISE..poor performance from washers,

ADVISE..radiator expansion bottle empty.

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 107,711 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 107,711 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front washers misaligned

beam patterns poor

clutch bites high and judder evident

engine and gearbox oil leaks evident

front gearbox mount starting to split

handbrake reserve very poor(strong advise)

no greaes applied to new front pads

outer cv gaiters perished

play in steering rack

power steering belt cracked and oil contaminated

rear suspension arm front bushes starting to unbond and split

sump corroded

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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R136 EVF is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R136 EVF, 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 R136 EVF registered?

R136 EVF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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