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R846 OES

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,892 mi
Last recorded37,892 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 OES
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,892 miles

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

excessive leak from centre pipe

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside fornt wiper torn

slight oil leak from engine

tyre size 185/55/15

Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,355 miles

both main suspension bushes starting to split

dent on offside front wing

nearside brake pipes corroded

nearside tyre very cracked(advise replacement)

offside cv boot secured with cable tie

rear wiper torn

slight dampness on offside drive shaft seal

spare tyre soft

tyre size 185/55/15

Fail 6 Feb 2012 36,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both main suspension bushes starting to split

dent on offside front wing

nearside brake pipes corroded

nearside tyre very cracked(advise replacement)

offside cv boot secured with cable tie

rear wiper torn

slight dampness on offside drive shaft seal

spare tyre soft

tyre size 185/55/15

Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,404 miles

exhaust corroded

main rear suspension bushes starting to split away from housing

nearside track rod end gaitor split

rear tyres starting to crack

tyre size 185/55/15

Fail 27 Jan 2011 34,339 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

main rear suspension bushes starting to split away from housing

nearside track rod end gaitor split

rear tyres starting to crack

tyre size 185/55/15

Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,004 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,801 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 31,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,476 miles

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

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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R846 OES is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R846 OES, 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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R846 OES is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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