MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak from engine
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)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak from engine
centre seatbelt not visible
front tyre side walls splitting
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
centre seatbelt not visible
front tyre side walls splitting
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S263 ULS is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 S263 ULS, 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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S263 ULS is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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