MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,236 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust in poor condition and slight oil leak at power steering pump area
fuel cap is wrong type but is acceptable
oil filter very corroded
very reluctant to pass emission test
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
exhaust in poor condition and slight oil leak at power steering pump area
fuel cap is wrong type but is acceptable
oil filter very corroded
very reluctant to pass emission test
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine noise suspect clutch thrust bearing??
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
front brakea slightly uneven
gearbox noisy
slight fluid leak under bonnet ?
slight pitting on front brake discs
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R238 OJW is a 1997 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,572 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 R238 OJW, 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 29 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R238 OJW registered?
R238 OJW is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R238 OJW safe to buy?
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