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R357 JBU

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,745 mi
Last recorded60,745 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 JBU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,745 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Nearside front floor corroded

Offside rear brake slight binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 60,637 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes greased

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

Nearside front floor corroded

Offside rear brake slight binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 58,068 miles

Both sides front floor and both sides rear wheel arches all corroded

Brake pipes greased

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,029 miles

Both sides front floor and both sides rear wheel arches all corroded

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,407 miles

Both sides front floor,both sides rear wheel arches and both sides rear sills all corroded

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 49,465 miles

Both sides front and both sides rear wheel arches corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,612 miles

Both sides rear wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside washer jet not working

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

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

Offside rear footbrake effort less than usual for a vehicle of this type

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,320 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 44,310 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 42,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 40,073 miles

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

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

Offside front brake slight binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,677 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 35,311 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R357 JBU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R357 JBU, 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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R357 JBU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R357 JBU safe to buy?

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