MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,062 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Sill covers fitted obscuring body sills.
Some corrosion on rear wheel arches.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Sill covers fitted obscuring body sills.
Some corrosion on rear wheel arches.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/s rear tyre ,minor cracking to inner side wall
Sill guards fitted not allowing full inspection
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s rear tyre ,minor cracking and damage to inner side wall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
plastic sill covers fitted
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
plastic sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brakes imbalanced
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R278 EPW is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R278 EPW, 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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R278 EPW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 January 1998.
Is R278 EPW safe to buy?
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