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T338 SMA

1999 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,903 mi
Last recorded71,903 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT338 SMA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 71,903 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,139 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal feels a little spongy

nearside wiper is split

Fail 26 Jan 2011 62,137 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiper is split

Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,892 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

radiator is in poor condition

Fail 19 Jan 2010 58,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

radiator is in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,710 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front floors slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,359 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Front brakes inbalanced 10%.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 45,068 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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T338 SMA is a 1999 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 68,468 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 T338 SMA, 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 27 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T338 SMA is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 26 August 1999.

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