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S493 UYA

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,007 mi
Last recorded93,007 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 UYA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 93,007 miles

off side front wing dented.

both near side door skins have small dents,

near side front (plastic) bumper dented in,trim missing.

near side front wing dented.

near side rear bumper has paint damage.

off side rear wheel arch has slight surface corrosion.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 92,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both near side door skins have small dents,

near side front (plastic) bumper dented in,trim missing.

near side front wing dented.

near side rear bumper has paint damage.

off side front wing dented.

off side rear wheel arch has slight surface corrosion.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,598 miles

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

off side front wing dented.

off side rear wheel arch dented,has slight surface corrosion.

sevaral small nails in near side rear tyre treads.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 84,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

off side front wing dented.

off side rear wheel arch dented,has slight surface corrosion.

sevaral small nails in near side rear tyre treads.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,085 miles

parking brake travel slightly high.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 74,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

parking brake travel slightly high.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,110 miles

both front outer c/v boots perished

n/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

o/s hand brake slow in reading

Pass 17 Aug 2007 55,905 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,374 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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S493 UYA is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S493 UYA, 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 S493 UYA registered?

S493 UYA is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S493 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 UYA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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