MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine sump corroded
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S488 YAX is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1999 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 68,468 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 S488 YAX, 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 27 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S488 YAX registered?
S488 YAX is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 27 February 1999.
Is S488 YAX safe to buy?
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