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R348 JJE

1998 Rover 414

Maroon Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,806 mi
Last recorded103,806 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 JJE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 103,806 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 103,805 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,201 miles

centre exhaust rubber missing but exhaust system is secure

n/s/f mirror broken

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 98,201 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust rubber missing but exhaust system is secure

n/s/f mirror broken

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 93,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,771 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 85,769 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 81,660 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 81,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 77,901 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 77,886 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

n/s Door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2006 70,985 miles

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

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 JJE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Maroon with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R348 JJE, 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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R348 JJE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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