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S472 BWU

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,347 mi
Last recorded108,347 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 BWU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 108,347 miles

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

o/s door mirror has temp repair

Fail 29 Dec 2011 108,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

o/s door mirror has temp repair

Pass 6 Jan 2011 103,350 miles

coollant leak

nearside front flexi poorly secured

nearside front floor pan corroded

oil leak

poor pattern to both headlamps

Fail 5 Jan 2011 103,350 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

coollant leak

nearside front flexi poorly secured

nearside front floor pan corroded

oil leak

poor pattern to both headlamps

Pass 14 Jan 2010 98,314 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODING

DRIVERS DOOR SILL CORRODING

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT LOOSE

N/S REAR WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

O/S FRONT OUTER C/V GAITER STARTING TO PERISH

POWER STEERING FLUID LOW

Fail 13 Jan 2010 98,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODING

BRAKE FLUID LOW

DRIVERS DOOR SILL CORRODING

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT LOOSE

N/S REAR WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

O/S FRONT OUTER C/V GAITER STARTING TO PERISH

O/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGES

POWER STEERING FLUID LOW

Pass 23 Dec 2008 92,707 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS/JACKING POINTS CORRODING

CATALIC CONVERTOR INTERNALS RATTLING

O/S FRONT DOOR SILL CORRODING

Fail 22 Dec 2008 92,701 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS/JACKING POINTS CORRODING

CATALIC CONVERTOR INTERNALS RATTLING

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE AND EDGES GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT DOOR SILL CORRODING

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES GETTING LOW

Pass 18 Jan 2008 86,771 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 86,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 78,686 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 78,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 63,097 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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S472 BWU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 S472 BWU, 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 S472 BWU registered?

S472 BWU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S472 BWU safe to buy?

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