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R521 MFJ

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,608 mi
Last recorded49,608 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 MFJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 49,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2017 49,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,194 miles

Offside rear light lens damaged

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 47,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear light lens damaged

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,026 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 45,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2014 42,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 40,064 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 7 May 2013 40,064 miles

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 17 May 2012 36,920 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 May 2011 33,028 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 24,562 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 18,430 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 18,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 13,458 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 7,972 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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R521 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R521 MFJ, 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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R521 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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