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R238 TJR

2001 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,833 mi
Last recorded148,833 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 41487,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 TJR
MakeRover
Model414
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 148,833 miles

rear exhaust starting to leak.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 148,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust starting to leak.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 138,550 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 138,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 127,306 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 127,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 117,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 117,160 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 106,514 miles

rear suspension mounting bushes worn

Fail 24 Sep 2007 106,439 miles

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

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

rear suspension mounting bushes perished

Pass 26 Sep 2006 94,928 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 94,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 83,299 miles

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

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

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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R238 TJR is a 2001 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2001 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 87,310 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 R238 TJR, 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 25 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R238 TJR registered?

R238 TJR is a 2001 Rover 414, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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