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R711 JBA

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,707 mi
Last recorded93,707 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 JBA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

cover sills fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 72,094 miles

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

Both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers over brake pipes.

Plastic corvers over outer sills, Tracking check.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded, Front outer c.v. boots worn, Rear exhaust corroded, Oil leaks.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 66,395 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers over brake pipes.

Plastic corvers over outer sills, Tracking check.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded, Front outer c.v. boots worn, Rear brake pipes starting to corrode, Rear Exhaust corroded and slight leak, OIL LEAKS, Rear radius arm bushes perished,

Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,804 miles

Plastic covers over outer sills. Corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f floor.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Plastic covers over brake pipes, Oil leaks, o/s/r radius arm bush split, Nails in n/s/r tyre and o/s/r tyre treads, Suspect head lamp reflectors worn, Exhaust corroded, Tracking check,

Pass 5 Feb 2009 54,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 46,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit

bottom of nearside brake light lens broken

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,709 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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R711 JBA 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 76.9%.

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 R711 JBA, 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 R711 JBA registered?

R711 JBA is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R711 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 JBA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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