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S143 OVP

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,558 mi
Last recorded77,558 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 OVP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,558 miles

Exhaust manifold/front pipe in poor condition

Off side rear axle bush worn

Fail 6 Oct 2014 77,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Off side rear axle bush worn

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,771 miles

Exhaust mid section in poor condition

Off side rear suspension radius arm bush in poor condition

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 30 Sep 2013 76,694 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mid section in poor condition

Near side rear brake effort low on service and park brake

Off side rear suspension radius arm bush in poor condition

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,391 miles

Exhaust noise only just within MOT limits

Front tyres worn inner edge

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 2 Oct 2012 74,382 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noise only just within MOT limits

Front tyres worn inner edge

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

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,118 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Off side rear radius arb bush begining to split

Rear silencer in poor condition

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 3 Oct 2011 73,118 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Off side rear radius arb bush begining to split

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,651 miles

exhaust system corroded

front inner brake pads look low

nearside front tyre on legal minimum

offside & nearside outer cv boots perishing

offside rear track control arm bush perishing

Fail 15 Oct 2010 71,650 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

exhaust system corroded

front inner brake pads look low

nearside front tyre on legal minimum

offside & nearside outer cv boots perishing

offside rear track control arm bush perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,042 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 59,876 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,514 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 54,509 miles

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

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

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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S143 OVP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S143 OVP, 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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S143 OVP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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