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R348 EJL

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,154 mi
Last recorded111,154 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 EJL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 111,154 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

offside rear park brake eficiency low

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

unable to test offside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2010 110,910 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

offside rear park brake eficiency low

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

unable to test offside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 101,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,787 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 85,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 72,635 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 60,520 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 60,497 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R348 EJL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R348 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 R348 EJL registered?

R348 EJL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R348 EJL safe to buy?

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