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R309 CEE

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,892 mi
Last recorded75,892 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 CEE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,892 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak, both sides rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,438 miles

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

bottom of both rear wheel arhes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,459 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,680 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 69,562 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,547 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,254 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 64,161 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 61,851 miles

Battery insecure

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S WINDSCREEN WASHER POOR.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,851 miles

Battery insecure

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S WINDSCREEN WASHER POOR.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,711 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,360 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,018 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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R309 CEE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R309 CEE, 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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R309 CEE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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