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S469 DEU

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,976 mi
Last recorded44,976 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 DEU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,976 miles

both sides rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2013 44,976 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both sides rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Sep 2012 41,735 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,106 miles

nearside rear service brake reading on the low side (n/s/r60) (o/s/r110)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,023 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,424 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)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,925 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,797 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 22,744 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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S469 DEU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S469 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S469 DEU registered?

S469 DEU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S469 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S469 DEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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