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R372 MEB

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,472 mi
Last recorded59,472 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 MEB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,472 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Both rear inner sills corroding slightly

Driveshafts corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel lines corroding

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

OIL AROUND OFFSIDE OF ENGINE/PAS PUMP AREA BUT NO VISABLE SIGNS OF LEAKS

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

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

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

Offside front floor corroding slightly

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Radiator in poor condition

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear tailgate struts faulty

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2011 59,472 miles

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

All four tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Both rear inner sills corroding slightly

Driveshafts corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel lines corroding

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

OIL AROUND OFFSIDE OF ENGINE/PAS PUMP AREA BUT NO VISABLE SIGNS OF LEAKS

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

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

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

Offside front floor corroding slightly

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Radiator in poor condition

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear tailgate struts faulty

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2010 55,583 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from resr of the engine area.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 55,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak from resr of the engine area.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,663 miles

All four rear track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust heat shield at centre of vehicle corroding

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front pipe and catalyst slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake test

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,663 miles

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

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)

All four rear track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front pipe and catalyst slightly deteriorated

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake test

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,979 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear wiper blade split

Slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 42,129 miles

Coolant pipe along back of engine starting to corrode

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to correctly check sills fully

Slight front brake distortion

Very slight distortion to rear brakes

Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,238 miles

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

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

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

Power steering belt cracking slightly

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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R372 MEB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R372 MEB, 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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R372 MEB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R372 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 MEB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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