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R312 EDL

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,603 mi
Last recorded67,603 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 EDL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake has travel

Fail 21 Jul 2021 67,599 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake has travel

Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by boot hinge benfit of doubt given (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 64,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired small holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm insecurely attached split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by boot hinge benfit of doubt given (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 64,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 64,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components from testers view

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated would advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated would advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes may require adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (e))

nsf and osf floor pans slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 58,495 miles

Emissions not tested has major blow at back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated would advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated would advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes may require adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (e))

advise middle exhaust pipe very rusty and in very poor condition

nsf and osf floor pans slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,322 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 53,722 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2017 53,722 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,831 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Radiator in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 51,831 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Radiator in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,549 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 28 Jan 2015 49,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,949 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2014 46,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,715 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)

advise centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

advise fuel filter damp

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2012 43,715 miles

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

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

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)

advise centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

advise fuel filter damp

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,630 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,896 miles

advise centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2010 39,896 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,852 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 35,532 miles

1) tyres 185 55 15 2) front tyres worn on edges and close to limits 3) nail in n/s rear tyre tread 4) outer sill covers fitted 5) exhaust poor condition 6) front pads look low

Pass 27 Jan 2007 33,408 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,808 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 30,808 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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R312 EDL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R312 EDL, 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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R312 EDL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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