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R62 ODG

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,114 mi
Last recorded63,114 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 ODG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,114 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 63,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,103 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of advanced wear

Front brake pads @ 80% worn

Front brakes 15% out of balance

Nearside front tyre tread low (very low on inner edge)

Nearside rear lower suspension arm centre support bush starting to split

Nearside trim around windscreen insecure (requires new)

Offside front tyre tread quite low (3.5mm)

Rear brake pads @ 70% worn

Fail 16 Feb 2007 56,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake discs showing signs of advanced wear

Front brake pads @ 80% worn

Front brakes 15% out of balance

Front tyre treads low (nearside very low)

Nearside rear lower suspension arm centre support bush starting to split

Nearside trim around windscreen insecure (requires new)

Rear brake pads @ 70% worn

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,998 miles

Gearbox oil leak-n/s driveshaft area.

Rear brake pads look low-inner pads.

Fail 22 Feb 2006 50,998 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Gearbox oil leak-n/s driveshaft seal area.

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

Rear brake pads look low-inner.

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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R62 ODG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R62 ODG, 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 R62 ODG registered?

R62 ODG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R62 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R62 ODG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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