MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear wheels have slight brake bind
Offside rear tyre low
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Both rear wheels have slight brake bind
Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside rear tyre low
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both sides inner sills rusting
both sides rear radius arm bushes deteriorating
front number plate deteriorating
not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers
o/s rear tyre worn to legal limit
signs of corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch
signs of corrosion to o/s rear inner brake pipe
windscreen chipped on n/s
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both sides inner sills rusting
both sides rear radius arm bushes deteriorating
coolant level slightly low
engine oil leak
front number plate deteriorating
not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers
o/s rear tyre worn to legal limit
signs of corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch
signs of corrosion to o/s rear inner brake pipe
windscreen chipped on n/s
acceptable chip in windscreen on n/s
both front tyre wearing on inner edge
engine sump rusting
not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers
signs of corrosion to both sides front floor
signs of corrosion to o/s rear inner brake pipe
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
acceptable chip in windscreen on n/s
both front tyre wearing on inner edge
engine sump rusting
not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers
rear wiper torn
signs of corrosion to both sides front floor
signs of corrosion to o/s rear inner brake pipe
chip in windscreen on n/s
engine sump rusting
front number plate deteriorating slightly
n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit
not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers
o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded
signs of corrosion to n/s front floor
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s rear tyre slightly distorted
not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers
slight corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe
sump corroding
windscreen chipped on n/s
acceptable chip in windscreen on n/s.
eye level stop lamp partially secured with tape.
plastic sill covers fitted,not able to inspect sills.
slight deterioration to n/s c/v gaiter
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges,willshortly require attention
n/s c/v gaiter deterioreating,will shortly require attention
o/s windscreen wiper deteriorating
slight corrosion to o/s rear inner brake pipe
windscreen chipped on n/s
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s and o/s c/v gaiters deteriorating
n/s rear tyre worn to legal limit
oily around power steering resevoir
slight distortion to o/s rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both outer c/v gaiters starting to crack.
cracks in p/ steering belt.
exhaust mid section rusting at rear.
oily around p/steering resevoir.
rear o/s inner brake pipe showing signs of rust.
slight tear in rear wiper blade.
traces of coolant at bottom of radiator.
windscreen chipped in 2 places on n/s.
both outer c/v gaiters starting to crack.
cracks in p/ steering belt.
exhaust mid section rusting at rear.
oily around p/steering resevoir.
rear o/s inner brake pipe showing signs of rust.
slight tear in rear wiper blade.
traces of coolant at bottom of radiator.
windscreen chipped in 2 places on n/s.
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
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S940 SRD is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 S940 SRD, 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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S940 SRD is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 13 November 1998.
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