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R895 MFL

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,631 mi
Last recorded115,631 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 MFL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 115,631 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 113,649 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2011 112,012 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 112,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 110,177 miles

Adv:Oil leak from engine

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 106,561 miles

front brake pads getting low

exhaust rear joint corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes perishing

nearside front mirror glass slightly insecure

oil leak from engine

powersteering pump and pipes wet

rear silencer outer cover deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2009 106,527 miles

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

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

exhaust rear joint corroded

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes perishing

nearside front mirror glass slightly insecure

oil leak from engine

powersteering pump and pipes wet

rear silencer outer cover deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2008 101,136 miles

hi-level brake light temporary repair

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front wiper slightly insecure

offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

oil leak from engine

rear silencer outer cover deteriorated

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 28 Apr 2008 101,136 miles

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

hi-level brake light temporary repair

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front wiper slightly insecure

offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

oil leak from engine

rear silencer outer cover deteriorated

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 8 May 2007 96,018 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak from engine

power steering pipes wet

Pass 8 May 2007 96,018 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

power steering pipes wet

Pass 8 May 2006 89,855 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2006 89,790 miles

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

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

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

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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R895 MFL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R895 MFL, 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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R895 MFL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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