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S375 DFA

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,745 mi
Last recorded107,745 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS375 DFA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 107,745 miles

corrosion to exhaust

cv boots cracking

front pads worn & slight imbalance

surface corrosion to underside front discs & brake pipes pipes under plasti cover difficult to check

Fail 16 Jul 2010 107,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

corrosion to exhaust

cv boots cracking

front pads worn & slight imbalance

surface corrosion to underside front discs & brake pipes pipes under plasti cover difficult to check

Pass 12 Jun 2009 105,063 miles

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

both rear wheel archs rusting

Fail 11 Jun 2009 105,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear wheel archs rusting

Pass 11 Jun 2008 98,048 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 98,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 89,380 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 89,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,754 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 80,754 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

plastic cover over brake pipes difficult to asses condition

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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S375 DFA is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S375 DFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S375 DFA registered?

S375 DFA is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S375 DFA safe to buy?

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