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S365 VNG

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,382 mi
Last recorded104,382 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS365 VNG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 104,382 miles

all indies slightly white

front head lights slightly dim

slight corrosion on off side rear section front to rear brake pipe to flexi hose

Fail 24 Oct 2013 104,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 indicators slightly white

slight corrosion onoff side rear back to front brake pipe

Pass 21 May 2012 91,837 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OS / NS outer drive shaft boots perished

OS front shocker damp / OS NS rear shockers damp

Slight corosion on NSR wheel arch

Fail 21 May 2012 91,837 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OS / NS outer drive shaft boots perished

OS front shocker damp / OS NS rear shockers damp

Slight corosion on NSR wheel arch

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,779 miles

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

near side rear foot brake effort slightly low

slight corrosion on brake pipe to off side rear flexi hose

Fail 26 Apr 2011 82,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

near side rear foot brake effort slightly low

slight corrosion on brake pipe to off side rear flexi hose

Pass 4 May 2010 76,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2009 69,045 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,045 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 61,959 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 58,419 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 58,419 miles

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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S365 VNG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S365 VNG, 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 S365 VNG registered?

S365 VNG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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