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R243 HAP

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,449 mi
Last recorded115,449 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 HAP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 115,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2011 115,365 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 108,221 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 6 May 2010 108,221 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 20 Apr 2009 99,672 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes starting to seperate

engine has oil leak

o/s raer tyre getting low

rear brakes just in balance

Fail 20 Apr 2009 99,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear suspension arm bushes starting to seperate

engine has oil leak

o/s raer tyre getting low

rear brakes just in balance

Pass 30 Apr 2008 91,492 miles

CATALIC CONVERTOR HEAT SHEILD RATTLING

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY LOW

O/S REAR TYRE INNER WALL HAS CUTS

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

Fail 30 Apr 2008 91,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CATALIC CONVERTOR HEAT SHEILD RATTLING

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY LOW

O/S REAR TYRE INNER WALL HAS CUTS

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

Pass 10 May 2007 83,026 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 82,944 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2006 72,438 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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R243 HAP 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 54.5%.

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 R243 HAP, 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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R243 HAP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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