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R556 FTU

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,145 mi
Last recorded111,145 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 FTU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,145 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 109,228 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 107,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 105,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,811 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 102,280 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 102,280 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 101,015 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

pas belt contaminated with oil

Pass 1 Nov 2018 98,352 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 98,316 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,815 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,967 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,959 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,949 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 89,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 88,084 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,180 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 85,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,017 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 82,841 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 81,489 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 79,817 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 19 Nov 2007 79,771 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 79,745 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 74,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 67,549 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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R556 FTU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R556 FTU, 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 R556 FTU registered?

R556 FTU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R556 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 FTU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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