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S426 OVP

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,601 mi
Last recorded86,601 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 OVP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,601 miles

all tyres old

emmisons just passed engine needs tuning

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 Jul 2012 86,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all tyres old

nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,488 miles

wiper blades need renewing

Fail 23 May 2011 78,485 miles

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

frontbrake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

wiper blades need renewing

Pass 19 May 2010 76,872 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 17 May 2010 76,872 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,254 miles

plastic sills fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2009 70,254 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

plastic sills fitted

Pass 15 May 2008 65,108 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 65,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,841 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 58,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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S426 OVP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S426 OVP, 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 S426 OVP registered?

S426 OVP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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