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R430 YON

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,069 mi
Last recorded47,069 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 YON
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 47,069 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded and undersealed

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Fail 21 Sep 2022 47,063 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to arch by trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill by trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both inner and outer sills corroded and undersealed

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,058 miles

Both sills corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear sill to arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 47,058 miles

Both sills corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear sill to arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,912 miles

Both inner and outer sills heavily corroded and undersealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 46,912 miles

Both inner and outer sills heavily corroded and undersealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 46,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,007 miles

advise under vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,561 miles

All round tyres cracking through age

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 45,556 miles

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

All round tyres cracking through age

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,565 miles

advise tyre wear

advise under vehicle suspension components corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,541 miles

Offside rear sill corroded

Front tyres cracking

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 42,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,151 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 15 May 2012 39,664 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 36,647 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 36,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 34,336 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 33,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,709 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 30,552 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2007 30,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,649 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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R430 YON is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R430 YON, 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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R430 YON is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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