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R967 JBD

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,598 mi
Last recorded65,598 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 JBD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 65,598 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Exhaust system showing some rust and deterioration

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic outer sill trims are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s frontmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sections of floor pan showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 2 May 2018 65,561 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front-most (2.4.G.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

exhaust showing some deterioration

plastic sill trims are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 3 May 2017 64,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective under-inflated ()

brake pipes have plastic covers, limiting extent of inspection

plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 3 May 2017 64,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective under-inflated ()

brake pipes have plastic covers, limiting extent of inspection

plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,157 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s frontmost (2.4.G.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

centre exhaust section showing some rust and deterioration

front brake pads are wearing low this is a visual check only

oil leak

plastic covers over brake pipes giving limited view

plastic outer sill covers are fitted giving restricted view to sills

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,828 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING SOME HEAVY DETERIORATION.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW THIS IS A VISUAL CHECK ONLY.

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 63,567 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Oil leak

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCIBED AREAS

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

Pass 14 May 2013 63,258 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Oil leak

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 63,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Oil leak

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MISSING AT TIME OF TEST.

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 62,395 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Oil leak

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT NOT FITTED.

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

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

Pass 4 May 2011 61,122 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT NOT FITTED.

Oil leak

PLASTIC OUTER SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SILLS

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 61,122 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT NOT FITTED.

Oil leak

PLASTIC OUTER SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SILLS

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 May 2010 59,749 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST .

N/S/F SEAT NOT FITTED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 8 May 2009 58,027 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Oil leak

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT NOT FITTED.

Fail 5 May 2009

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Oil leak

PASSENGER FRONT SEAT NOT FITTED.

Pass 2 May 2008 56,366 miles

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 1.6 MM AND LOWER ON INSIDE EDGES ALSO SURFACE CRACKS ARE SHOWING IN SIDEWALLS.

Pass 3 May 2007 54,498 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.5MM AND SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING.

Pass 8 May 2006 52,849 miles

PLEASE NOTE!!!! N/S/REAR TYRE STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF PERISHING ALL OVER.

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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R967 JBD is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R967 JBD, 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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R967 JBD is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R967 JBD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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