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R439 JFR

1998 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,999 mi
Last recorded95,999 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 JFR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 92,200 miles

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

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 92,199 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,299 miles

Oil leak

sills floor chassi very rusty dry advise to wax oil

Fail 21 Apr 2010 89,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak

sills floor chassi very rusty dry advise to wax oil

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,576 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front shockers damp

slight bind on off side rear wheel

Fail 23 Apr 2008 81,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 81,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,062 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 76,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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 20 Mar 2006 71,759 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R439 JFR is a 1998 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R439 JFR, 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 R439 JFR registered?

R439 JFR is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R439 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R439 JFR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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