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S125 FRC

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,765 mi
Last recorded37,765 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 FRC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 37,765 miles

door sill covers fitted

windscreen cracked below osf wiper blade

Fail 1 Oct 2018 37,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated floorpan to outer sill excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 32,782 miles

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

Offside Front inner sill area slight corrosion

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 32,782 miles

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

Offside Front inner sill area slight corrosion

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,317 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 28,058 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

reverse light not working

Fail 17 Nov 2015 28,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement middle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

reverse light not working

spare tyre deflated

Pass 2 Dec 2014 27,622 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,390 miles

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,649 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 26,022 miles

exhaust rear section slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,073 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,168 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,143 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,161 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,281 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 21,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 20,321 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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S125 FRC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S125 FRC, 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 S125 FRC registered?

S125 FRC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S125 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S125 FRC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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