MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,742 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
SILLS NOT TESTED DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Outter sills not tested due to plastic covers
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S71 GAB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S71 GAB, 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 S71 GAB registered?
S71 GAB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S71 GAB safe to buy?
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