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S226 UTD

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

101,486 mi
Last recorded101,486 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 UTD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 101,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quater heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quater heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 101,468 miles

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quater heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quater heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 99,398 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front have a minor misting (2.7.3)

vehicle under sealed making componentrs hard too test

Fail 25 Nov 2015 99,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe corroded and popped (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion minor hole on offside sill next too drainage hole (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front have a minor misting (2.7.3)

brake test not carried out due too popped brake pipe

vehicle under sealed making componentrs hard too test

Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,731 miles

front near side tyre worn on outer edge

slight blow on rear section exhaust

Fail 25 Nov 2014 96,634 miles

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

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

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

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

front near side tyre worn on outer edge

slight blow on rear section exhaust

Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,931 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all weld checked with corrosion inspection tool

various corrosion on underside of the vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2013 92,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 89,604 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 89,604 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,355 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 82,478 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 82,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Emissions only just met requirements advise fuel treatment

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

PAS Pump leaking slightly

Sump pan heavily corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,217 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s rear &o/s front tyres large amount of cuts & cracking to tread area & sidewalls not exposing cords

Fail 1 Dec 2009 78,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s rear &o/s front tyres large amount of cuts & cracking to tread area & sidewalls not exposing cords

Pass 1 Dec 2008 73,686 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 67,544 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 67,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,460 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 59,460 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 51,367 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 51,367 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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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S226 UTD is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 S226 UTD, 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 S226 UTD registered?

S226 UTD is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S226 UTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 UTD shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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