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R263 LOD

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,802 mi
Last recorded64,802 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 LOD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 64,802 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 64,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 64,549 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 63,391 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,766 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 61,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,537 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,456 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 57,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 54,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,967 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,777 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,738 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,220 miles

bottom of rad in poor condition

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front anti roll bar rusty

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r tyre worn uneven and close to limit

o/s/f tyre perished on side walls and close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r brake binding (slight)

plastic trim covering both outer cills

rear brakes noisey in operation

unable to check all brake pipes due to plastic covering

Fail 7 Sep 2009 50,220 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

bottom of rad in poor condition

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front anti roll bar rusty

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r tyre worn uneven and close to limit

o/s/f tyre perished on side walls and close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r brake binding (slight)

plastic trim covering both outer cills

rear brakes noisey in operation

unable to check all brake pipes due to plastic covering

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,948 miles

N/S/R tyre on limit inner edge

both front wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,629 miles

N/S/R tyre worn

Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,483 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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R263 LOD is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R263 LOD, 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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R263 LOD is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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