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S284 OVP

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,256 mi
Last recorded76,256 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 OVP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 76,256 miles

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

nearside front door mirror cracked but interior and offside both fine

Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,509 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 6 Nov 2006 52,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 45,370 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 45,370 miles

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

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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S284 OVP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S284 OVP, 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 S284 OVP registered?

S284 OVP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S284 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S284 OVP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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