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S667 OVP

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

90,479 mi
Last recorded90,479 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS667 OVP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 90,479 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 90,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre showing age related cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2014 90,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 4 May 2013 81,832 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside rear trailing arm bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Offside front tyre deteriorating

Offside rear trailing arm bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Oil leak

Play in offside track rod end

Fail 30 Apr 2013 81,795 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 Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in offside track rod end

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Oil leak

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside rear trailing arm bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre deteriorating

Offside rear trailing arm bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,777 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,516 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 74,500 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure & to big

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,818 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 64,819 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension bushes/arms have surface rust on them but are in a servicable condition

front brake discs have corrosion on braking surfaces but operating correctly

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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S667 OVP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S667 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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S667 OVP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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