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R229 AWP

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,655 mi
Last recorded154,655 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 AWP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 154,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear silencer tail pipe

Fail 5 Apr 2019 154,655 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear silencer tail pipe

Pass 28 Mar 2018 149,804 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion on floor

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 143,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 143,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread condition 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 138,237 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 138,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 131,484 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 125,746 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 30 Apr 2014 125,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 19 Apr 2013 119,734 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 114,498 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 107,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 101,741 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 92,751 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 82,665 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 73,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 354,248 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
Full Rover 414 reliability report

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R229 AWP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R229 AWP, 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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R229 AWP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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