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S835 ESG

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,467 mi
Last recorded51,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 ESG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,467 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 47,339 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 47,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,567 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 43,529 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,202 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 39,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,961 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 35,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,609 miles

both rear trailimg arm bushes split

centre & rear exhaust badly corroded

front brake imbalance

slight oil leak

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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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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