MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
spair tyre insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
unable to inspect both outer sills due to covers on
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
unable to inspect both outer sills due to covers on
Battery insecure
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R68 RTS is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R68 RTS, 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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R68 RTS is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 20 January 1998.
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