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R553 LTA

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,032 mi
Last recorded102,032 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 LTA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 102,032 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 102,026 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 95,413 miles

ns head light poor pattern

os front seat belt frayed

os head light poor pattern

Fail 21 Sep 2010 95,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

os front seat belt frayed

os head light poor pattern

os rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,629 miles

nsr suspension trailing arm bush split .only just acceptable at time of mot test

osr trailing arm suspension bush slightly split ok at time of mot test

Fail 14 Sep 2009 85,629 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr suspension trailing arm bush split .only just acceptable at time of mot test

osr trailing arm suspension bush slightly split ok at time of mot test

Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,397 miles

NSR & OSR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 16 Sep 2008 75,289 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NSR & OSR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 18 Sep 2007 63,869 miles

both head lights have poor pattern

ns rear brake effort low

ns stop light dim

Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,249 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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R553 LTA is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R553 LTA, 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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R553 LTA is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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