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S126 UAS

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

675,608 mi
Last recorded675,608 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 UAS
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 675,608 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes from flexi hoses to wheel cylinders corroded.

Offside and nearside rear sill ends corroded.

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 67,563 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes from flexi hoses to wheel cylinders corroded.

Offside and nearside rear sill ends corroded.

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2007 64,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 61,462 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 61,462 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRE TREAD STARTING TO SEPERATE

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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S126 UAS is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S126 UAS, 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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What year was S126 UAS registered?

S126 UAS is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S126 UAS safe to buy?

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