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R265 GHU

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,343 mi
Last recorded85,343 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 GHU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 85,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded

Offside rear outer sill/ rear panel corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 83,659 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Offside front inner sill/floor corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,935 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 79,984 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing corroded but not within prescribed area or affecting brakes, steering or suspension

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 78,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,259 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor coroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 75,259 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor coroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 72,747 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,505 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 69,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,745 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 66,745 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,929 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 60,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2015 60,779 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,407 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 56,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 54,057 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 51,578 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 51,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 49,444 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 47,217 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 47,217 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 44,442 miles

advise cracking on o/s/r & n/s/r tyres

Pass 9 May 2007 41,161 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 38,363 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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R265 GHU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R265 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R265 GHU registered?

R265 GHU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R265 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 GHU shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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