MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake fluid level is low
head lights focus poor
oil leaks
radiator condition is poor
rear suspension bushes are perished
sill covers are fitted
wheel rims are scored
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s rear tyre is slightly out of round
o/s front tyre is wearing uneven and close to the legal limit
oil leak
power steering pipe is damp
radiator condition is poor
wheel rims are scored
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front shock absorbers are starting to weep
exhaust is corrided
front o/s tyre is wearing uneven and is close to the legal limit
n/s rear tyre is slightly out of round
oil leaks
power steering pipe is damp
radiator condition is poor
slight blow from the rear exhaust section
wheel rims are scored
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R389 AVX is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R389 AVX, 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 R389 AVX registered?
R389 AVX is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R389 AVX safe to buy?
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