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S301 SGV

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,850 mi
Last recorded82,850 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 SGV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,850 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 82,846 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,000 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,597 miles

front pads look low, advise checking

offside front floor getting weak, possible weld next year

Fail 26 Nov 2008 72,597 miles

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

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

front pads look low, advise checking

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front floor getting weak, possible weld next year

spare tyre illegal

Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,497 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 28 Nov 2007 65,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 27 Nov 2006 60,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,478 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 53,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius 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.

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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S301 SGV is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S301 SGV, 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 S301 SGV registered?

S301 SGV is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S301 SGV safe to buy?

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