MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,422 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
ref previous advisorys 423389696174
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both front indicators fading †heavey/perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †corrosion to various suspension comon ents †various brake hoses perrished †
danaage to wheel trims †rear silencer joint of exhaust system heavely corroded †radiator in poor condition †engine/gear box wet with oil
oil level low †outer sills covered in plastic trim †
uneven tread wear to both front tyres †unable to test rear seat belts due to obstruction on rear seats †minor dents scratches to various body pannels †throttle sticking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S785 FTV is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S785 FTV, 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 S785 FTV registered?
S785 FTV is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 October 1998.
Is S785 FTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S785 FTV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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