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S289 MPR

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,734 mi
Last recorded42,734 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 MPR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 42,734 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 42,590 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,190 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 42,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 41,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 41,809 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,382 miles

N/S and O/S trailing arm bushes perishing

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

Rust N/S/F suspension area but not excessive yet

slight exhaust leak front downpipe

Fail 31 Oct 2016 41,380 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

N/S and O/S trailing arm bushes perishing

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Rust N/S/F suspension area but not excessive yet

slight exhaust leak front downpipe

Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,891 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,498 miles

N/S and O/S rear trailing arms, centre bushes perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,661 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

Fail 5 Nov 2013 39,659 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,585 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,436 miles

Both front wiper blades staring tp perish

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,179 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,652 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,961 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING

NAIL IN N/S/R/ TYRE

Fail 7 Nov 2008 32,961 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R TYRE WEARING

NAIL IN N/S/R/ TYRE

Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,305 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,165 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 24,994 miles

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

steel spare wheel now fitted to n/s/f

Fail 7 Nov 2005 24,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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S289 MPR is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S289 MPR, 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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S289 MPR is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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