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R488 DMJ

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

78,220 mi
Last recorded78,220 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 DMJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 78,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 75,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 71,305 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 71,305 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 66,077 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 66,077 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 61,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 56,636 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 52,727 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 May 2018 52,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 May 2017 49,820 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 49,820 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 49,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f jacking area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door arch/rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill/door arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 44,364 miles

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

n/s/f floor corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 44,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 40,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2014 36,901 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,185 miles

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

O/S/F tyre edges worn

Fail 16 Nov 2012 36,185 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre edges worn

Pass 22 Nov 2011 35,199 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,355 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 34,355 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,634 miles

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,020 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 32,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,807 miles

both sides rear main suspension arms main bushes deteriating

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe to flex and o/s/f brake pipe to flex

Fail 21 Jan 2008 31,797 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both sides rear main suspension arms main bushes deteriating

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe to flex and o/s/f brake pipe to flex

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,235 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2007 30,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,268 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
Full Rover 414 reliability report

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R488 DMJ is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 R488 DMJ, 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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R488 DMJ is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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