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R234 ODM

1998 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,418 mi
Last recorded90,418 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 ODM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 90,418 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 90,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,250 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 81,644 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,177 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 78,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

screw in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,259 miles

both front floors corroded

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to split

rear no plate in poor condition - just acceptable

slightly poor beam images from both headlamps

surface corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe

trims fitted to outer sills

Fail 3 Aug 2009 74,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front floors corroded

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to split

rear no plate in poor condition - just acceptable

slight exhaust leak from rear joint

slightly low performance from nearside rear foot brake

slightly poor beam images from both headlamps

surface corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe

trims fitted to outer sills

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,435 miles

front and rear no plates in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2008 69,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear no plates in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,481 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 53,856 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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R234 ODM is a 1998 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R234 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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What year was R234 ODM registered?

R234 ODM is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R234 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 ODM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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