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R468 OGA

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,485 mi
Last recorded131,485 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 OGA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 131,485 miles

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 floors slightly corroded

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes becoming unbonded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded and require attention soon

handbrake travel on limit

nearside front shocker has a light misting of oil

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear shocker has a light misting of oil

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 117,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 104,158 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 104,158 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 97,952 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 93,071 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2005 85,961 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 85,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R468 OGA is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R468 OGA, 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 R468 OGA registered?

R468 OGA is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R468 OGA safe to buy?

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