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R503 FDL

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

106,622 mi
Last recorded106,622 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 FDL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 106,622 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 106,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 96,410 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 95,626 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 95,565 miles

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.

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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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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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?

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