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S982 AOK

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,927 mi
Last recorded112,927 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 AOK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 112,859 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear brqke backplate oil bound

oil filler cap missing ( rag in hole)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside floor pan corroded

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

general upper and under-body corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2011 100,459 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 100,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 92,000 miles

non standard wheels & pedals fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2010 91,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

non standard wheels & pedals fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 84,463 miles

non standard pedals fittrd

Fail 4 Sep 2009 84,462 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

non standard pedals fittrd

Pass 1 Sep 2008 77,578 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 77,578 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,962 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,682 miles

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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S982 AOK is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S982 AOK, 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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What year was S982 AOK registered?

S982 AOK is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S982 AOK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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