MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,048 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear suspension arms - bushes worn and play
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
all front and rear suspension bushes showing slight cracks and movement
all metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion
front coil springs corroded
front discs and pads worn
front pipe exhaust corroded
rear wiper split
sump pam corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
all front and rear suspension bushes showing slight cracks and movement
all metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion
front coil springs corroded
front discs and pads worn
front exhaust pipe corroded
rear wiper split
sump pan corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R291 GDS is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R291 GDS, 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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What year was R291 GDS registered?
R291 GDS is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 20 January 1998.
Is R291 GDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R291 GDS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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