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R941 EBE

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,416 mi
Last recorded66,416 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 EBE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 66,416 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 65,786 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 65,786 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,210 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 64,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not done (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,734 miles

rear and centre exhaust pipe rusting at joint slight blow

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,169 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f floorpan corroded

radiator leaking

wipers split

Fail 27 Feb 2014 59,169 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f floorpan corroded

radiator leaking

wipers split

Pass 2 Mar 2013 57,257 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,275 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 56,275 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,186 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 55,186 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,558 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,828 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,440 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,752 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 45,751 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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R941 EBE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R941 EBE, 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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R941 EBE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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