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R689 LOD

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,622 mi
Last recorded101,622 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 LOD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 101,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 101,580 miles

Nearside Outer 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 98,471 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 98,380 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,950 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,150 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,950 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

osr wheel bearing noisy

both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 5 Nov 2009 84,950 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

osr wheel bearing noisy

both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2008 81,407 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 81,404 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)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 77,171 miles

both rear trailing arm large bushes split

Pass 24 Jan 2007 72,120 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 72,120 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 68,842 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 68,842 miles

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

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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R689 LOD is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R689 LOD, 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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R689 LOD is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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