MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,134 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
underside heavily undersealed
alternator bracket broken
brake hose ferrules corroded
exhaust corroded
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
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
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
corrosion underneath
osr trailing arm bush split
play nsf track rod end
sump corroded
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
both front brake pipes corroded
both front outer cv boots perished
exhaust corroded
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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