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R449 TRX

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,954 mi
Last recorded97,954 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 TRX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 97,954 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak from engine.

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 97,954 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak from engine.

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 88,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,635 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,743 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,945 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 86,945 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 85,447 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 85,420 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,782 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 83,781 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,623 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,052 miles

o/s n/s/f floors

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,838 miles

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

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

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

covers on sills

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Aug 2008 74,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

covers on sills

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,363 miles

covers on sills

Fail 14 Aug 2007 67,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers on sills

Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,686 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 59,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 TRX is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

R449 TRX is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R449 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 TRX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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