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S38 UVX

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,018 mi
Last recorded69,018 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 UVX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 63,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,830 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 53,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 45,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 33,409 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 23,061 miles

n/s/r inner rim damaged on wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2011 14,336 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 14,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 7,777 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 7,643 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 7,103 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 6,449 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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S38 UVX is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S38 UVX, 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 S38 UVX registered?

S38 UVX is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S38 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S38 UVX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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