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S315 DEU

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,672 mi
Last recorded40,672 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 DEU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 34,441 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,276 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 33,276 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,344 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,179 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,005 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 30,005 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,379 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 27,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,397 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 21,975 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 21,975 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 20,792 miles

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

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

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2007 20,792 miles

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

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

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

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2006 18,914 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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S315 DEU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S315 DEU, 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 S315 DEU registered?

S315 DEU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S315 DEU safe to buy?

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