1998 Rover 400 1.4L Petrol · S702 GVV
1998 Rover 400 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 56,592 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 400
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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S702 GVV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2023
- 56,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Rover Rover 400 Series
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
S702 GVV Mileage History
- 29/07/202254,598 mi
- 01/08/202356,592 mi+1,994 mi
Average of roughly 1,979 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
S702 GVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 400 (S702 GVV) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: ROVER 400
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
The 1.4 and 1.6 K-Series engines are prone to head gasket failure, particularly on later HH-R models. Standard K-Series symptoms apply.
- Rusting Rear Arches(Moderate)
The rear wheel arches are prone to rust on later HH-R models, often requiring welding to repair.
- Fuel Injector Pump Leaks (Diesel)(Serious)
The L-Series diesel engine's injector pump can develop leaks, leading to diesel fuel contamination of the engine oil and potential engine damage if not caught early.
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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
The 1.4 and 1.6 K-Series engines are prone to head gasket failure, particularly on later HH-R models. Standard K-Series symptoms apply.
- Rusting Rear ArchesModerate
The rear wheel arches are prone to rust on later HH-R models, often requiring welding to repair.
- Fuel Injector Pump Leaks (Diesel)Serious
The L-Series diesel engine's injector pump can develop leaks, leading to diesel fuel contamination of the engine oil and potential engine damage if not caught early.
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