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R510 DGP

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,719 mi
Last recorded114,719 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 DGP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 114,719 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 114,719 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 96,648 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 96,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 91,070 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2010 90,992 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,700 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 83,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2007 80,002 miles

n/s/r trailing arm bush splitting

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2006 72,869 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 61,266 miles

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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R510 DGP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R510 DGP, 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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R510 DGP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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