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R278 OEL

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,972 mi
Last recorded59,972 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 OEL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2012 59,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front outer driveshaft gaiters are deterioated

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

oil leak

rear brake application is slightly un-even

rear number plate is starting to de-laminate

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,972 miles

both front outer driveshaft gaiters are deterioated

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

oil leak

rear brake application is slightly un-even

rear number plate is starting to de-laminate

Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,241 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 59,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,296 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 56,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,377 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 46,507 miles

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

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

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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R278 OEL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R278 OEL, 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 R278 OEL registered?

R278 OEL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 25 May 1998.

Is R278 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 OEL shows 8 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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