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S185 BGE

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,142 mi
Last recorded68,142 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 BGE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,142 miles

Both Outer Drive Shaft Gaitors Cracking.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leaking.

Exhaust Catalyst Heat Shield Loose.

Park Brake Lever Close To End Of Working Travel.

Power Steering Drive Belt Deteriorating.

Radiator Deteriorating.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 68,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Both Outer Drive Shaft Gaitors Cracking.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Oil Pressure Switch Leaking.

Exhaust Catalyst Heat Shield Loose.

Park Brake Lever Close To End Of Working Travel.

Passenger Wiper Blade Torn.

Power Steering Drive Belt Deteriorating.

Radiator Deteriorating.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,333 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 55,333 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 37,332 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 37,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,650 miles

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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S185 BGE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S185 BGE, 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 S185 BGE registered?

S185 BGE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S185 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 BGE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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