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R246 JFR

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,236 mi
Last recorded99,236 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 JFR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,236 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,692 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 94,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 94,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 92,216 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 92,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,838 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 85,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 78,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,704 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 69,623 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

boot struts weak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,849 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 61,350 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust repaired corroded and slight blow

Fail 8 Feb 2007 61,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust repaired corroded and slight blow

Pass 18 Feb 2006 55,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R246 JFR is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R246 JFR, 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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R246 JFR is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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