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R516 KRN

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,412 mi
Last recorded40,412 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 KRN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,412 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 40,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 39,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 39,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 38,876 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 38,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 38,082 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 37,193 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 37,125 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 36,251 miles

corrosion to all suspension items

Fail 1 Jul 2021 36,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to all suspension items

Pass 19 Jun 2020 35,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 34,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 33,919 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,009 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 33,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,204 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,340 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 31,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 30,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,725 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 28,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,726 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,760 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,308 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 24,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,269 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 20,773 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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R516 KRN is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R516 KRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R516 KRN registered?

R516 KRN is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R516 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 KRN shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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