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R314 DOX

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,433 mi
Last recorded41,433 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 DOX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 41,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill back, corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill back, corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 41,011 miles

Offside Front Inner edge wearing on tyre

Fail 4 May 2017 41,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner edge wearing on tyre

Pass 23 May 2016 40,708 miles

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

Offside brake light intermitant fault

Rear both brakes binding slightly

handbrake readings just passed

Pass 19 May 2015 40,291 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 40,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 39,947 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2013 39,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 13 May 2013 39,581 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 21 May 2012 39,162 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 38,686 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,080 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 38,080 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 37,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 37,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 36,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,693 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 34,918 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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R314 DOX is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 73,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R314 DOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R314 DOX registered?

R314 DOX is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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