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S692 GOJ

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,525 mi
Last recorded86,525 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS692 GOJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2011 86,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

radator fins rotten

Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,525 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

radator fins rotten

Pass 15 Nov 2010 83,459 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 83,459 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 79,939 miles

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)

baffles collapsed rear exhaust silencer

Fail 16 Nov 2009 79,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

baffles collapsed rear exhaust silencer

Pass 10 Nov 2008 76,752 miles

advise front wiper motor noisey

Pass 8 Nov 2007 73,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 8 Nov 2006 70,052 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 70,052 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S692 GOJ is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S692 GOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S692 GOJ registered?

S692 GOJ is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S692 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S692 GOJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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