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R449 OJH

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,981 mi
Last recorded79,981 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 OJH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,981 miles

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

Front exhaust pipe cracking around flexable pipe joint

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear tailgate closure corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2008 79,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear tailgate closure corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,176 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Brake fluid getting low

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check sill conditions

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2007 73,172 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Brake fluid getting low

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check sill conditions

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2006 66,266 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 66,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Alternator belt lightly cracking.

Both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread.

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

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

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

Offside door mirror has insulation tape around it but still secure.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to correctly check condition of sills.

Power steering fluid low.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 61,496 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm insulator bushes starting to split but no excessive movement at time of test.

Exhaust system corroding and outer skin of rear silencer breaking away.

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to check outer sills fully.

Fail 21 Oct 2005 61,496 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear suspension trailing arm insulator bushes starting to split,no excessive movement at time of test.

Exhaust system corroding and outer skin of rear silencer corroded and breaking away from silencer.

Offside front brake pads worn low (around 1.7mm).

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,un able to check condition of sills fully.

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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R449 OJH is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R449 OJH, 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 R449 OJH registered?

R449 OJH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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The MOT history for R449 OJH shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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