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R822 OTE

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,714 mi
Last recorded104,714 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 OTE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 104,714 miles

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

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

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

alternator drive belt slack

power steering oil level low & pipes leaking @ resevoir

Pass 26 May 2010 99,311 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front outer door handle loose

Fail 22 May 2010 99,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front outer door handle loose

Pass 8 May 2009 93,920 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear no.plt backing peeling

Pass 16 May 2008 92,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight corrosion to front floor pans

Fail 13 May 2008 92,520 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight corrosion to front floor pans

Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,198 miles

brake pipe across bulkhead to valve dev. corrosion.

front exhaust/flexi dev. corrosion.

Pass 19 Jul 2005

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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R822 OTE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R822 OTE, 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 R822 OTE registered?

R822 OTE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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