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S164 DWT

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,781 mi
Last recorded123,781 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 DWT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 123,781 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 123,780 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 117,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front floor corroding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,482 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 113,482 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 107,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2013 107,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,357 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 101,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,535 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 97,535 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 96,572 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 95,517 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 92,965 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 90,261 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 90,261 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 85,892 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 85,892 miles

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

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

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

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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S164 DWT is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S164 DWT, 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 S164 DWT registered?

S164 DWT is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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