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R626 JFA

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,234 mi
Last recorded62,234 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 JFA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,234 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 62,234 miles

Centre Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,624 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE A PLASTIC PROTECTIVE COVER FITTED SO UNABLE TO INSPECT BRAKR PIPES FULLY

MISTING OF OIL AROUND POWERSTEERING PUMP AND O/S INNER WING BUT NO VIABLE OIL LEAK

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORROD

N/S/F SHOCKER BECOMING WEAK ON BOUNCE CHECK

O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE AT REAR OF CAR CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRDED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE FROM WHEEL CYLENDER TO BRAKE FLEXI CORRODED

O/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO DETERATE

SILL COVERS FITTED SO UNABLE TO INSPECT OUTER SILL FULLY

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 54,624 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE A PLASTIC PROTECTIVE COVER FITTED SO UNABLE TO INSPECT BRAKR PIPES FULLY

MISTING OF OIL AROUND POWERSTEERING PUMP AND O/S INNER WING BUT NO VIABLE OIL LEAK

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORROD

N/S/F SHOCKER BECOMING WEAK ON BOUNCE CHECK

O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE AT REAR OF CAR CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRDED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE FROM WHEEL CYLENDER TO BRAKE FLEXI CORRODED

O/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH STARTING TO DETERATE

SILL COVERS FITTED SO UNABLE TO INSPECT OUTER SILL FULLY

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,211 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrod

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2009 49,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front brake pipes starting to corrod

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,156 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009 49,154 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight cracking ofedge front tyre tread

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,348 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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R626 JFA is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R626 JFA, 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 R626 JFA registered?

R626 JFA is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R626 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 JFA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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