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R224 ODM

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,194 mi
Last recorded78,194 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 ODM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,194 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,141 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 67,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 67,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CAT weak

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant off colour

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 63,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,685 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 56,412 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,059 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,693 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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R224 ODM is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R224 ODM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R224 ODM registered?

R224 ODM is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R224 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 ODM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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