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S232 EOK

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,851 mi
Last recorded60,851 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 EOK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,851 miles

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

slight wear on n/s/f inner tyre tread

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,109 miles

Body damage n/s/f bumper area

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering noisy in operation

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

Wiper motor noisy in operation

Fail 29 Dec 2011 59,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body damage n/s/f bumper area

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering noisy in operation

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

Wiper motor noisy in operation

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,776 miles

Advise new n/s wiper blade

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Power steering slightly notchy but only when engine is at tickover.

Fail 31 Dec 2010 55,768 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Advise new n/s wiper blade

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Power steering slightly notchy but only when engine is at tickover.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,304 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S headlamp aim adjuster broken, within limits but on lowest setting.

Slight diffeerence in climb rate on rear brake. N/S cylininder inspection advised.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,064 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 4 Jul 2009 50,942 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear wiper split

Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,385 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 47,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 38,195 miles

over sills fitted and obscrueing structural examination

Fail 9 May 2006 38,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

over sills fitted and obscureing structural examination,

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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S232 EOK is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S232 EOK, 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 S232 EOK registered?

S232 EOK is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S232 EOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S232 EOK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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