MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
auxillary and power steering belts perished
front and rear number plates deteriorating
nail in nearside front tyre tread
offside and nearside outer c.v gaiters perished
offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes de-bonding and perished
oil leak from gearbox at offside driveshaft seal
oil weep from power steering reservoir hoses
radiator in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
auxillary and power steering belts perished
front and rear number plates deteriorating
nail in nearside front tyre tread
offside and nearside outer c.v gaiters perished
offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes de-bonding and perished
oil leak from gearbox at offside driveshaft seal
oil weep from power steering reservoir hoses
radiator in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R488 LNJ is a 1997 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 1997 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,572 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 R488 LNJ, 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 29 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R488 LNJ registered?
R488 LNJ is a 1997 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R488 LNJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 LNJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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