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R829 SVJ

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,462 mi
Last recorded117,462 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 SVJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2015 117,462 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise plastic cill covers fitted

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2014 112,193 miles

front floor sections corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 112,192 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front floor sections corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 108,398 miles

n/s/r back bush splitting

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroding

o/s/r back bush coming unbonded

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

rear number plate discoulouring

slight exaust blow centre section

Fail 18 Apr 2013 108,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r back bush splitting

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroding

o/s/r back bush coming unbonded

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

rear number plate discoulouring

slight exaust blow centre section

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,308 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front chassis slightly corroded

front springs delaminated

Fail 10 Apr 2012 104,308 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front chassis slightly corroded

front springs delaminated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,920 miles

both rear brake pipes to hoses starting to corrode

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2010 98,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front to rear to flexi corroded.

Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2010 98,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front to rear to flexi corroded.

Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2009 93,463 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 85,463 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 81,284 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,284 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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R829 SVJ is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R829 SVJ, 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 R829 SVJ registered?

R829 SVJ is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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