MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front indicators starting to show white light
Both outer CV gaitors perishing
Chips in windscreen
Front brake pads wearing low, close to limit
Parking brake travel close to excessive
Rear suspension bushes perishing
Unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both front indicators starting to show white light
Both outer CV gaitors perishing
Chips in windscreen
Front brake pads wearing low, close to limit
Parking brake travel close to excessive
Unable to check outer sills due to Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
both rear trailing arm bushes badly worn and cracked
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R503 FDL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R503 FDL, 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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How do I check the history of R503 FDL?
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What year was R503 FDL registered?
R503 FDL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 4 February 1998.
Is R503 FDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R503 FDL shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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