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R428 UOH

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,793 mi
Last recorded60,793 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 UOH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 60,793 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2025 57,326 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 52,444 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside floor welded and undersealed

Fail 20 May 2024 52,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside floor welded and undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2023 49,717 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 49,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,613 miles

front floors corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,455 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 49,455 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust corroded and starting to blow

Pass 5 Feb 2019 48,914 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 48,281 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 47,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan /jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

small cracks in all 4 tyres noted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 46,918 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,212 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,347 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight misting around o/s/f lower arm ball joint

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,505 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,688 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 41,688 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,823 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,942 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,195 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,545 miles

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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R428 UOH is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R428 UOH, 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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R428 UOH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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