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R543 DGP

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,784 mi
Last recorded60,784 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 DGP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 60,784 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody protection coating underbody and suspension components

Pass 10 Jun 2025 60,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody/ suspension painted with protective coating

Pass 6 Jun 2024 60,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 60,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 60,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2021 60,178 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 60,139 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perish 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,003 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 59,782 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle under sealed front to rear

Pass 27 May 2017 59,280 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush slight perish (2.4.G.2)

vehicle under sealed

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,515 miles

Offside Rear slight brake binding

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,416 miles

nearside rear body panel arch near side skirt slight corroded

suspension components corroded under vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,300 miles

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

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

coolant low

n/s/f wiper blade worn

Fail 21 Jun 2014 57,286 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

coolant low

n/s/f wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,512 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 56,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,888 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,647 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,957 miles

Condition of both rear main suspension bushes

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

Slight uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,043 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,312 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,571 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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R543 DGP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R543 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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R543 DGP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R543 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 DGP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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