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R658 SVJ

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,818 mi
Last recorded122,818 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 SVJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 122,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 118,334 miles

both front floors rusty

both front shocks rusty

front exhaust getting rusty

n/s/r + o/s/r suspension bushes starting to rust bushes perished

n/s/r tyre on 2.2mm

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear suspension getting rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2012 118,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front floors rusty

both front shocks rusty

front exhaust getting rusty

n/s/r + o/s/r suspension bushes starting to rust bushes perished

n/s/r tyre on 2.2mm

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear suspension getting rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2011 112,808 miles

Both rear main suspension bushes perished and starting to pull away

Rear exhuast slightly blowing

both outer c.v boots perished

Fail 4 Aug 2011 112,808 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Both rear main suspension bushes perished and starting to pull away

Rear exhuast slightly blowing

both outer c.v boots perished

Fail 19 Jul 2010 106,222 miles

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

Offside rear brake pipe getting rusty

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 106,222 miles

Offside rear brake pipe getting rusty

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 102,536 miles

Both rear main suspension bushes perished and starting to pull away

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced on foot brake and handbrake

Tyre on spare wheel illegal

Pass 28 Jul 2008 99,349 miles

both rear suspension bushes starting to split and get rusty

both rear tyres on 2mm

front exhaust getting rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2007 95,548 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 28 Jul 2006 92,216 miles

o/s/r brake pipe getting rusty

rear main suspenion bushes starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2005 87,330 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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R658 SVJ is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R658 SVJ, 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 R658 SVJ registered?

R658 SVJ is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R658 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R658 SVJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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