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R402 GEW

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,105 mi
Last recorded43,105 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 GEW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 43,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,498 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating cracks in sidewalls.

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 42,498 miles

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

Both rear tyres deteriorating cracks in sidewalls.

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,918 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread and on sidewalls

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

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

Offside front underbody corroded on box section but not affecting the strength of the chassis

Offside tyre cracking inbetween tread and on sidewalls

Fail 12 Feb 2016 41,917 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread and on sidewalls

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

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

Offside front underbody corroded on box section but not affecting the strength of the chassis

Offside tyre cracking inbetween tread and on sidewalls

Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,170 miles

front brake calipers partially binding free spin

nearside rear brake drum partially binding free spin

Fail 3 Feb 2015 41,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brakes pipes showing surface corrosion in sections

front brake calipers partially binding free spin

nearside rear brake drum partially binding free spin

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,317 miles

rust patches forming on the underside of the body, at the back of the front wheel arches

Fail 11 Feb 2014 40,317 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rust patches forming on the underside of the body, at the back of the front wheel arches

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,071 miles

both front tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,728 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,334 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,259 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 33,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,999 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 31,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,975 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 29,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 25 Jan 2006 27,291 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 27,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

high level brake light adrift.both o/s and n/s/r tyres getting low on tread 3mm.both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

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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R402 GEW is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R402 GEW, 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 R402 GEW registered?

R402 GEW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R402 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 GEW shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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