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S934 YOL

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,869 mi
Last recorded41,869 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS934 YOL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,869 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 41,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 36,738 miles

COVERS FITTED TO SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. SLIGHT CORROSION SHOWING AT REAR WHEEL ARCHES/N/S/F FLOOR.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 36,738 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

COVERS FITTED TO SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE. SLIGHT CORROSION SHOWING AT REAR WHEEL ARCHES/N/S/F FLOOR.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,533 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE. REAR SILENCER CORRODED, PIN HOLES. FULL INSPECTION OF SILLS NOT POSS, DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 33,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE. REAR SILENCER CORRODED, PIN HOLES. FULL INSPECTION OF SILLS NOT POSS, DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,803 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED. OIL IN HEADER TANK

Fail 24 Oct 2008 30,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED. OIL IN HEADER TANK

Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,187 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,664 miles

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS AT BOTTOM END OF ENGINE

Fail 1 Nov 2006 24,664 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS AT BOTTOM END OF ENGINE

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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S934 YOL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S934 YOL, 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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S934 YOL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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