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R590 ERO

1998 Rover 414

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,245 mi
Last recorded97,245 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 ERO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

os ns cv boots perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 97,214 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

os ns cv boots perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,836 miles

corrosion to lower of both rear outer wheel arches

front headlamps are slightly insecure

front sidelight bulbs led type and emitts blueish light

hid headlamps fitted non standard

rear bumper not quite alighned correctly

slight play in rear radius arm bushes

Fail 19 Jul 2012 89,833 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 Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

corrosion to lower of both rear outer wheel arches

front headlamps are slightly insecure

front sidelight bulbs led type and emitts blueish light

hid headlamps fitted non standard

rear bumper not quite alighned correctly

slight play in rear radius arm bushes

Fail 16 Jul 2012 89,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,157 miles

hid headlamps fitted at time of test

rear coil springs have spring assisters fitted

surface corrosion to lower of rear outer wheel arches

Fail 13 Jul 2011 81,157 miles

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

hid headlamps fitted at time of test

rear coil springs have spring assisters fitted

surface corrosion to lower of rear outer wheel arches

Fail 22 Jun 2011 80,543 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)

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 6 Jul 2010 70,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

both rear service brake performance gitting low

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,705 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

both rear service brake performance gitting low

Fail 9 Jul 2009 63,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 58,032 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 58,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,004 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,143 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 36,446 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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R590 ERO is a 1998 Rover 414 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R590 ERO, 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 R590 ERO registered?

R590 ERO is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R590 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 ERO shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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