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S425 DFM

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,520 mi
Last recorded57,520 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 DFM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,520 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fuel tank is showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front coil springs are showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s front floors are showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edges and close to the limit at 3mm

Fail 16 Dec 2010 55,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,142 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,856 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/f tyres starting to wear on edges

radiator badly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2009 52,856 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/f tyres starting to wear on edges

radiator badly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,706 miles

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

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

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

radiator showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2009 50,694 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

radiator showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2007 45,227 miles

o/s and n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,697 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 33,301 miles

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

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

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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S425 DFM is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S425 DFM, 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 S425 DFM registered?

S425 DFM is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S425 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S425 DFM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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