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R414 MOK

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,246 mi
Last recorded88,246 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 MOK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2019 88,246 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front floorpan slight corrosion

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,219 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 83,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases First & centre boxes (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,629 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,324 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,123 miles

n/s/f floor pan slight corosion

Pass 12 Apr 2014 58,913 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 58,913 miles

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

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 57,118 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,843 miles

nearside cv boot perished

rear radius are bushes poor

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,199 miles

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

weep from power steering pump area

Fail 9 Mar 2011 52,199 miles

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

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

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

weep from power steering pump area

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,180 miles

cv boots perished

exhaust corroded

rear radius arm bushes poor

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,964 miles

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

N/s drive shaft cv boot is cracking

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 45,964 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

N/s drive shaft cv boot is cracking

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

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

Signs of oil leaking from poert steering pipe

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,096 miles

clutch is juddering

exhaust corroded

slight weep from power steering pump area

Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,896 miles

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

exhaust system corroded at jionts

scratch on nearside front wing

small stone chip in windscreern

Fail 15 Mar 2006 35,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R414 MOK is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R414 MOK, 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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R414 MOK is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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