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R232 ODM

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,005 mi
Last recorded83,005 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 ODM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 83,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 80,898 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 80,898 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 787,404 miles

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

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

front floors corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,725 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,208 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 62,600 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 58,093 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes. N/s/r tyre ON limit. Rear trailing arm bushes split.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,258 miles

Corrosion to front brake pipes. Rear trailing arm bushes splitting. N/s/r tyre worn on edge.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,195 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 48,191 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 43,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,812 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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R232 ODM is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R232 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.

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R232 ODM is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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