MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing full inspection of sills.
Coolant level low.
Exhaust front pipe and catalytic convertor corroded.
Fuel tank filler pipe corroded.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Power steering fluid level on minimum.
Various suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration.
BAD OIL LEAKS.
CLUTCH BITING POINT HIGH
CORROSION ON FLOORS AROUND JACKING POINTS.
DAMAGE TO N/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM
EXHAUST CORRODED AT FRONT
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
O/S/F WINDOW NOT WORKING.
OUTER SILLS OBSCURED
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
POWER STEERING PIPES DAMP.
REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED.
SUMP CORRODED
UNEVEN WEAR ON FRONT TYRES.
VARIOUS MARKS AND DENTS TO BODYWORK
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
BAD OIL LEAKS.
CLUTCH BITING POINT HIGH
CORROSION ON FLOORS AROUND JACKING POINTS.
DAMAGE TO N/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM
EXHAUST CORRODED AT FRONT
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
O/S/F WINDOW NOT WORKING.
OUTER SILLS OBSCURED
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
POWER STEERING PIPES DAMP.
REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED.
SUMP CORRODED
UNEVEN WEAR ON FRONT TYRES.
VARIOUS MARKS AND DENTS TO BODYWORK
all 4 shocks damp
brake fluid level on min
dents and scratches to body panels
driver door window inop
engine sump heavily corroded
nail in n/.s/.f tyre
radiator in poor condition
varius oil leaks
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all 4 shocks damp
brake fluid level on min
dents and scratches to body panels
driver door window inop
engine sump heavily corroded
nail in n/.s/.f tyre
radiator in poor condition
varius oil leaks
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all shock absorbers leaking
both rear tyres outer tread depth 2mm
n/s door mirror glass smashed
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all shock absorbers leaking
both rear tyres outer tread depth 2mm
n/s door mirror glass smashed
front brake discs worn
strong advise both outer c.v gaitors deeply cracked (n/s has pin hole)
strong advise n/s/f tyre 1.6mm tread depth, o/s/f 2-3mm& worn on inner tread
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight cracking front cv gaiters
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion rear brake hose unions
blow on exhaust centre box
n/s/r tyre wear low
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R503 JJE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R503 JJE, 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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R503 JJE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 January 1998.
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