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S785 OPX

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,045 mi
Last recorded101,045 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 OPX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,045 miles

auxillary belt poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2011 100,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

auxillary belt poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,649 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 85,873 miles

Oil leak

emissions drift in and out of tolerance

Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 68,270 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 68,265 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 59,455 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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S785 OPX is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S785 OPX, 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

How do I check the history of S785 OPX?

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What year was S785 OPX registered?

S785 OPX is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S785 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S785 OPX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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