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R859 XOF

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,853 mi
Last recorded79,853 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 XOF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 79,853 miles

Both headlight pattrerns weak but just O.K.

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/R brake 'squeaky'.

O/S/R metal brake pipe corroded but just O.K. for M.O.T -Recommend soon replaced.

O/S/R suspension mounting bush worn.

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

Oil weeps from engine - Including rocker cover.

Radiator cores badly worn.

Smell of burning clutch from gearbox.

Suspect clutch judder.

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 76,600 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 76,404 miles

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

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

Clock display u/s.

Both headlight patterns weak but O.K. for M.O.T.

Front brake discs back plates corroding.

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

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

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

Radiator cores worn.

Rear number plate worn but just within limits.

Repair made to front exhaust pipe but still O.K. for M.O.T.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,150 miles

Both N/S & O/S rear suspension mounting bushes worn & perrished but just within M.O.T. limits.

Both front indicator colourings fading.

Front exhaust pipe corroded & just starting to blow.

N/S door mirror backing insicure.

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

O/S/F brake disc back plate corroded.

O/S/F brake performance slightly weaker than N/S.

Radiator cores worn.

Rear bumper slightly insicure.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,509 miles

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

N/S/F tyre low on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge- very soon need replacing (175/65x14).

Radiator cores worn.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 64,729 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 64,720 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emission levels high but just within m.o.t. standards.

Various oil weeps from engine.

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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R859 XOF is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green 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 R859 XOF, 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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R859 XOF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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