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R361 GNV

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,375 mi
Last recorded158,375 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 GNV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 158,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing complete inspection

vehicle just met emission limits may need service or repair

Fail 1 Nov 2012 158,287 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing complete inspection

vehicle just met emission limits may need service or repair

Pass 10 Nov 2011 151,626 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THER BRAKING SURFACES.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

FUEL FILLER PIPES ARE RUSTY

N/S/R CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT.

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 151,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BRAKE FLUID BELOW MINIMUM

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THER BRAKING SURFACES.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

FUEL FILLER PIPES ARE RUSTY

N/S/R CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT.

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 144,272 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER BRAKE SURFACES ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION.

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

METAL FUEL FILLER PIPES ARE RUSTY

N/S/R SECTION OF CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

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

Oil leak

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

TWIN CENTRAL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 144,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER BRAKE SURFACES ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION.

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

METAL FUEL FILLER PIPES ARE RUSTY

N/S/R SECTION OF CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

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

Oil leak

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

TWIN CENTRAL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 138,112 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

PLASTIC OUTER SILL TRIMS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SILLS

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND 1.6MM ON THERE INNER EDGES.

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 138,102 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL NEAR TO MINIMUM

Coolant leak

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

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND LOWER ON THERE INNER EDGES.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

PLASTIC OUTER SILL TRIMS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SILLS

REAR PARTS OF INNER SILLS SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 131,922 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND THERE SURROUNDING AREAS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST/DETERIORATION.

METAL BRAKE PIPES EXSPOSED AREAS N/S AND O/S/F SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

REAR PARTS OF INNER SILLS SHOWING SOME RUST.

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE AND WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 125,212 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION ON INNER BRAKING SURFACE.

FRONT EXHAUST (DOWN PIPE) AND CATLYST JOINTS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION/DETERIORATION.

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPCTION OF SILLS.

Fail 12 Oct 2007 125,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION ON INNER BRAKING SURFACE.

FRONT EXHAUST (DOWN PIPE) AND CATLYST JOINTS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION/DETERIORATION.

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPCTION OF SILLS.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 119,725 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 119,725 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracked / perished

Pass 8 Nov 2005 113,967 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R361 GNV is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R361 GNV, 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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R361 GNV is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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