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R342 FDL

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,904 mi
Last recorded100,904 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 FDL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 100,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ((both)) Rear axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ((both)) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ((both)) 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper slightly loose

Rear wiper defective

Fail 3 Jun 2020 100,902 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Cannot check condition of wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to excessive perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 100,629 miles

Exhaust shield loose.

Power steering pump noisy.

Some corrosion to o/s front floor pan may need attention later

Fail 16 Aug 2018 100,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield loose

Power steering pump noisy.

Some corrosion to o/s front outer floor pan may need attention later.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,772 miles

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

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

coolant level low

spare tyre flat

Fail 7 Dec 2015 99,772 miles

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

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

coolant level low

spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Jun 2014 98,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre perished/cracked

o/s/r brake slightly binding

sill covers fited not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,303 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2013 93,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2012 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cant fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers

coolaint levle low

rear suspension bushs d.t

slight corrossion jacking points

suspension soft

Fail 20 Feb 2012 83,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cant fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers

coolaint levle low

rear suspension bushs d.t

slight corrossion jacking points

suspension soft

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,585 miles

windscreen chipped zone A

os mirror cover loose

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

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

both rear link arms bent/damaged

ns rear light lens cracked/broken

Fail 14 Jan 2011 75,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear link arms bent/damaged

ns rear light lens cracked/broken

os mirror cover loose

windscreen chipped zone A

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,448 miles

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

both rear suspension link arms bent

ns rear light lens cracked/broken

Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,788 miles

both front brake disc,s very rusty/poor condition

both head lights have poor pattern

dash under tray hanging down

os mirror cover loose

Fail 9 Jul 2008 55,788 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake disc,s very rusty/poor condition

both head lights have poor pattern

dash under tray hanging down

os mirror cover loose

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
Full Rover 414 reliability report

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R342 FDL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R342 FDL, 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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R342 FDL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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