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R239 JVE

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,144 mi
Last recorded83,144 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 JVE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,144 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes are heavily cracking but no movement. Replacement recommended though

engine radiator is in poor condition

exhaust system is corroded (mainly rear silencer). The catalyst shielding is also loose and noisy.

offside front tyre is worn

offside front tyre valve cap is missing

offside outer driveshaft gaiter is cracking

oil leaks in engine bay

rear wiper blade is split

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 22 Sep 2011 83,144 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear trailing arm bushes are heavily cracking but no movement. Replacement recommended though

engine radiator is in poor condition

exhaust system is corroded (mainly rear silencer). The catalyst shielding is also loose and noisy.

offside front tyre is worn

offside front tyre valve cap is missing

offside outer driveshaft gaiter is cracking

oil leaks in engine bay

rear wiper blade is split

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,802 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 76,802 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,199 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,535 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 69,535 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,317 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 66,317 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,720 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn low on outer edge.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 59,347 miles

!!!NEAR SIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH SPLIT TO LIMIT.!!!

off side rear trailing arm split slightly

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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R239 JVE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R239 JVE, 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 R239 JVE registered?

R239 JVE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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