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R241 XOC

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,677 mi
Last recorded74,677 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 XOC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 74,677 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

possible leak from power steering system

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2013 74,674 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

possible leak from power steering system

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,373 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 69,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 64,140 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from gearbox

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 31 May 2011 64,140 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

oil leak from gearbox

stone chips to windscreen

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 39,308 miles

both outer cv boots perished

exhaust center and tail pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 55,367 miles

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

exhaust pipe badly corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 49,664 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear No. plate is in poor condition.

Fail 28 May 2008 49,664 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear No. plate is in poor condition.

Pass 29 May 2007 42,871 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,068 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

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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R241 XOC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R241 XOC, 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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R241 XOC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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