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R503 JJE

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,753 mi
Last recorded117,753 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 JJE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2012 117,753 miles

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.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 114,864 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 114,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 110,679 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 110,679 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 101,861 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 101,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 94,282 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 85,258 miles

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 85,254 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 73,831 miles

blow on exhaust centre box

n/s/r tyre wear low

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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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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