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S310 YOL

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

101,335 mi
Last recorded101,335 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS310 YOL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 101,335 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

sill covers prevent full inspecion of prescibed areas

Fail 1 Nov 2007 101,335 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

sill covers prevent full inspecion of prescibed areas

Pass 27 Oct 2006 96,265 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 96,167 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 87,164 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 87,164 miles

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

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

fluid leakage signs down n/s/f wing?

n/s/f seatbelt buckle casing defective

radiator incomplete

rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2005 87,120 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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S310 YOL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S310 YOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S310 YOL registered?

S310 YOL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S310 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S310 YOL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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