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R571 ORW

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

111,211 mi
Last recorded111,211 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 ORW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 111,211 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 111,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 11,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs worn but not seriously weakend

engine oil level low

nearside rear wheel arch corroed at bottom

nearside rear wheel slightly binding (20kg)

offside rear brake pipe corroded but not to excess- marked with chalk

Pass 1 Sep 2012 106,669 miles

high level stoplight not working/connected

Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,502 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 104,502 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 101,951 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 101,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,993 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 98,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 93,764 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 26 Aug 2008 93,725 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Aug 2007 87,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 80,624 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006

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

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

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

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

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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R571 ORW is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R571 ORW, 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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What year was R571 ORW registered?

R571 ORW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R571 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 ORW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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