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R547 ROA

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,436 mi
Last recorded109,436 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 ROA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2014 109,436 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2013 100,652 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 89,819 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 89,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 86,536 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 81,026 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 81,026 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 74,870 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

radiator fins corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2008 70,128 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,781 miles

Engine oil level just above minimum on dipstick

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,623 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 49,494 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2005 42,237 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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R547 ROA is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R547 ROA, 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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R547 ROA is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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