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R412 XOA

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,590 mi
Last recorded95,590 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 XOA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,590 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 95,022 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,766 miles

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

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

various brake pipes is slightly corroded

various rubber gators are slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2014 82,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

various brake pipes is slightly corroded

various rubber gators are slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 78,887 miles

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

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

both outer rear sills/arch rusty

coversills fitted

engine sump rusty

Fail 21 May 2013 78,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both outer rear sills/arch rusty

coversills fitted

engine sump rusty

Pass 25 May 2012 76,869 miles

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 74,804 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 74,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 77,528 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 77,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 69,753 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 69,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 66,770 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 63,735 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 60,876 miles

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.

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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R412 XOA is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R412 XOA, 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 R412 XOA registered?

R412 XOA is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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