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R703 UOJ

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,645 mi
Last recorded74,645 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 UOJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,645 miles

nearside and offside front floors have surface corrosion,offside rear metal brake pipe surface corrosion.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 74,645 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front floors have surface corrosion,offside rear metal brake pipe surface corrosion.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,912 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,609 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,113 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.Power steering pump damp.Both outer drive boots cracking.Rear nearside suspension main pivot bush weak.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 68,088 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

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

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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R703 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R703 UOJ, 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 R703 UOJ registered?

R703 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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