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S180 BPG

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,775 mi
Last recorded85,775 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 BPG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 85,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

screen slight damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,775 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

screen slight damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2012 85,237 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 85,237 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside handbrake reading low

outer sills covered

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades split

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,405 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 83,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks engine/gearbox area,stonechip in winscreen,both rear trailing arm bushes perished & starting to split,outer sills covered,

Fail 7 Jul 2010 79,753 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slight wear

nearside rear sidelight lens damaged

outer sills covered

Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,753 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slight wear

nearside rear sidelight lens damaged

outer sills covered

Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,871 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 75,871 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sills covered

Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,134 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 72,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear trailing arm bushes heavily perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside handbrake reading low

outer sills covered

Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,325 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 65,325 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre pressures appear low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deeply cut and near to limit on inner edge

nearside rear indicator lens damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,181 miles

washers weak,headlamp reflectors dull,outer sills covered,dents/scratches on bodywork,nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut,front discs worn,rear exhaust heavily corroded.

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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S180 BPG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S180 BPG, 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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S180 BPG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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