MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
are the engine breathers blocked ?
corrosion on various brake pipes
covers fitted over the outer sills
exhaust is rusted
front bumper is scuffed
is the anti-freeze ok ?
is the brake fluid boiling point ok ?
is the cam belt due ?
n/s front shock absorber is damp
oil leaks
radiator appears damaged
radiator mountings are damaged
rear tyre wear is uneven
the air conditioning condenser appears damaged
wheel trims are scored
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S471 DEU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S471 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 S471 DEU registered?
S471 DEU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S471 DEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S471 DEU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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