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R701 DGT

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,894 mi
Last recorded59,894 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 DGT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 59,894 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 59,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 56,301 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,049 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light missing?

rear wiper blade unservicable

Fail 1 Jun 2012 53,008 miles

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

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light missing?

rear wiper blade unservicable

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,292 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 50,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 44,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 44,505 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,472 miles

Exhaust system corroded heavily

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Exhaust system corroded heavily

Fail 13 Jun 2008 38,212 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baffles loose in rear exhaust box, and system corroded

n/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewalls slightly cut

power steering pump and hoses slightly damp

Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baffles loose in rear exhaust box, and system corroded

n/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewalls slightly cut

power steering pump and hoses slightly damp

Pass 22 May 2007 36,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 34,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 31,453 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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R701 DGT is a 1998 Rover 414 in White 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 R701 DGT, 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 R701 DGT registered?

R701 DGT is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R701 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 DGT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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