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S212 OVP

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,001 mi
Last recorded70,001 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 OVP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion both floorpans

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded in places

both front outer driveshaft boots perished

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting slightly

corrosion round area of both front jacking points

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

offside rear outer door handle faulty

radiator core in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2011 66,838 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded in places

both front outer driveshaft boots perished

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting slightly

corrosion round area of both front jacking points

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

offside rear outer door handle faulty

radiator core in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2010 60,995 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split

exhaust system corroding in places

front and rear jacking point areas corroding

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

radiator core in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2009 57,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery not fitted in carrier properly

both main brake pipes corroded

fluctuation on front brakes

nearside front brake disc discoloured

Fail 25 Oct 2009 57,792 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery not fitted in carrier properly

both main brake pipes corroded

fluctuation on front brakes

nearside front brake disc discoloured

Pass 26 Oct 2008 54,711 miles

battery not fitted in carrier properly

both rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion on both main brake lines

fluctuation on front barkes

nearside front headlight inner reflector loose

nearside front jacking point corroded

nearside front tyre perished worn edges & on limits

rear exhaust corroded & leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2007 52,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,116 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 48,187 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2004 44,970 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
Full Rover 414 reliability report

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S212 OVP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S212 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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What year was S212 OVP registered?

S212 OVP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S212 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S212 OVP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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