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S813 ESG

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,134 mi
Last recorded87,134 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS813 ESG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 87,134 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

Corrosion in rear outer sills and door shut areas.

Engine sump pan badly corroded and suspect porous.

Front brake disc backplates badly corroded.

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Fuel tank damaged.

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Offside front tyre badly perished in sidewalls and tread low on inner edge. 185/55R15

Slight engine oil leak.

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2019 87,134 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded.

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

Corrosion in rear outer sills and door shut areas.

Engine sump pan badly corroded and suspect porous.

Front brake disc backplates badly corroded.

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Fuel tank damaged.

Nearside front outer cv boot badly perished and clip missing at driveshaft side.

Nearside front shock absorber damp.

Nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated.

Offside front tyre badly perished in sidewalls and tread low on inner edge. 185/55R15

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,912 miles

all suspension components heavily corroded

areas of corrosion under side

brake disc backplates corroded

corrosion around n/s/f gearbox area and both sills, covers fitted

drive shafts corroded

front brake flexible ferrules in poor condition

o/s/f tyre cracking

sump leaking

Fail 24 Aug 2018 84,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lower than o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded/heavily corroded

battery loose in boot

brake discs back plates corroded

corrosion at n/s/f gearbox area and around both sills (covers fitted!)

drive shafts corroded

front brakes poor

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear brake flexible ferrules in very poor condition

spare tyre flat

sump leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,703 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to under side front and rear

cv boots perishing

front brake discs and pads worn.

front brakes only just passed imbalance

oil sump corroded and starting to leak

sill covers fitted

suspension bushes front and rear perishing and worn

Pass 27 Aug 2016 79,408 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

alternator broken

dampness on fuel tank

front tyres worn

suspension & steering corroded, bushes deteriorated

underside corroded , heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Aug 2016 79,261 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe behind ecu (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f floor (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

alternator broken

dampness on fuel tank

front tyres worn

suspension & steering corroded, bushes deteriorated

underside corroded , heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,914 miles

underside heavily undersealed

alternator bracket broken

brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 76,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

all brake flexible ferruls corroded

all suspension components corroded

cv boots slightly deteriorated

exhaust poor

o/s wiper blade torn

p/s belt /tensioner poor, alternator belt req and alternator broken

sill trims fitted, suspect more rust behind

slight power steering seep from hoses near resevoir

spare tyre flat

underside corroded in numerous places

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,274 miles

brake hoses corroded

coil springs badly corroded

cv boots perished

emissions co fast idle was close to limit

front tyres perished and nsf close to limit 1855515

fuel tank and filler pipe corroded /tank dented

steering slight play

sump corroded

suspect weak engine mount

underbody and component corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,881 miles

front brake hoses corroded

front reg plate slight deteriorated

nsf floor pan area badly corroded

rear tyres close to limit 1855515

slight play nsf track rod end

sump corroded

trailing arm bushes seperating

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,944 miles

corrosion underneath

osr trailing arm bush split

play nsf track rod end

sump corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 68,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion underneath

osr trailing arm bush split

play nsf track rod end

sump corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,587 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front outer cv boots perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,665 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 62,657 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,766 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,635 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 45,697 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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S813 ESG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S813 ESG, 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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S813 ESG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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