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R242 ODM

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,953 mi
Last recorded82,953 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 ODM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,953 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,515 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,715 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,120 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,392 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,258 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 51,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,537 miles

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

both front cv boots badly cracked

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,957 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 42,957 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,865 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 39,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,822 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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R242 ODM is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R242 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 R242 ODM registered?

R242 ODM is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R242 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 ODM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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