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R238 ETM

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,341 mi
Last recorded48,341 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 ETM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 May 2014 48,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front floor pan's slight corrosion

both rear tyre's cracking

front and rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking and wearing inner edge

Pass 9 May 2013 46,709 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both f/ floor pans starting top rust

both f/ tyres cracking

both r/ tyres cracking

Pass 24 May 2012 45,316 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 43,806 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 41,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,359 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,890 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,543 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,303 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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R238 ETM is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R238 ETM, 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 R238 ETM registered?

R238 ETM is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R238 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 ETM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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