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R247 LGB

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,800 mi
Last recorded94,800 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 LGB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 94,800 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2010 89,464 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,464 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2009 82,561 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 82,561 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 75,994 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 75,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,912 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 66,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nail in tyre

oil leak

radiator in poor condition .

Pass 10 Feb 2006 66,351 miles

nail in tyre

oil leak

radiator in poor condition .

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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R247 LGB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R247 LGB, 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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R247 LGB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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