MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded *** OUTER SILL/SILL END AREAS*** (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play *** T.R.E.*** (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded *** OUTER SILL/SILL END AREAS*** (5.2.6)
***WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST***
***coolant level low ***
Nearside Front *** WIPER BLADE TORN/POOR***
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ***LEAKING SLIGHTLY*** (2.7.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM*** (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***AT 2.0MM*** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM*** (4.1.E.1)
*** DRIVE SHFT OIL SEALS LEAKING ***
*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R = 3.0MM* , N/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
*** DRIVE SHFT OIL SEALS LEAKING ***
*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R = 3.0MM* , N/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
**** RADIATOR CORE IN VERY POOR CONDITION ****
**** RADIATOR CORE IN VERY POOR CONDITION ****
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
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S189 KRB is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S189 KRB, 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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S189 KRB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 28 August 1998.
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