MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,467 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all suspension bushes
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion everywhere inc subframe, inner wings, suspension, chassis legs,floor
exhaust condition
exhaust heatshield
front brake dust covers corroded
security of undertrat at drivers footwell
sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all suspension bushes
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion everywhere inc subframe, inner wings, suspension, chassis legs,floor
exhaust condition
exhaust heatshield
front brake dust covers corroded
security of undertrat at drivers footwell
sill covers fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
plastic sill covers fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
plastic sill covers fitted
all suspension coil springs corroded
exhaust heatshields corroded
fuel tank corroded
o/sf outer cv boot has pinhole
radiator deteriorated at bottom
slight play in o/sf steering end
sump pan corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
lower radiator deteriorating
play osf track rod end
play steering rack
sump pan damp
tyres 1756514T
various dents scratches
all tyres perished except n/sr
both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders corroded
front coil springs corroded
front driveshaft outer cv boots slightly perished
fuel tank corroded
slight bind at n/sr
slight oil leaks
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
all tyres badly perished †pas pipe corroded †slight play steering rack end †trailing arm bushes split †osf brake disc worn, corroded & discoloured †slight play handbrake †osf & nsr slight bind
front brake hoses corroded †both rear brake pipes corroded & close to limit †tank corroded †centre & rear exhaust badly corroded †slight blow front join
oil leak †sump pan slightly corroded
both rear trailimg arm bushes split
centre & rear exhaust badly corroded
front brake imbalance
slight oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S835 ESG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S835 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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S835 ESG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.
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