MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front headlamps have slightly weak pattern
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front headlamps have slightly weak pattern
both front brake discs are lipped
both front driveshaft gaitors are starting to perish
both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to perish
front exhaust joint slightly blowing
slight leak from nearside rear
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S260 BPG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S260 BPG, 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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S260 BPG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 8 September 1998.
Is S260 BPG safe to buy?
The MOT history for S260 BPG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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