MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
577,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
CLUTCH PEDAL HIGH
NS IN CAR H/LIGHT ADJ N/W
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
WASHERS POOR
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
CLUTCH PEDAL HIGH
NS H/LIGHT WATER INGRESS
NS IN CAR H/LIGHT ADJ N/W
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
WASHERS POOR
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R385 SFL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R385 SFL, 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 R385 SFL registered?
R385 SFL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 May 1998.
Is R385 SFL safe to buy?
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