MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,159 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs in poor condition
offside rear trailing arm bush seperating
radiator in very poor condition
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
front brake discs in poor condition
offside rear trailing arm bush seperating
radiator in very poor condition
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front brake back plate corroding away
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear box baffles broken up and blowing slightly
slight movement restriction in front brakes
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front brake back plate corroding away
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear box baffles broken up and blowing slightly
slight movement restriction in front brakes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S231 EDL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S231 EDL, 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 S231 EDL registered?
S231 EDL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.
Is S231 EDL safe to buy?
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