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R334 EJL

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,825 mi
Last recorded57,825 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 EJL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2015 57,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant tank level low

power steering level low

Fail 25 Nov 2015 57,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,219 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,816 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 46,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,710 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 41,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,851 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,447 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 26,144 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 21 Dec 2007 23,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 23,242 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,572 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 19,918 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005
Pass 22 Dec 2005 19,918 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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R334 EJL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R334 EJL, 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 R334 EJL registered?

R334 EJL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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