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S474 DFW

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,302 mi
Last recorded89,302 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 DFW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 89,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

various engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,600 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 80,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear number plate silghtly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2006 70,740 miles

engine noisy from belt end. suspect P.A.S adjustor pullie †engine and gearbox wet with oil †outer sills covered in plastic trim

suspension bushes cracking †both cv gaiters cracking †front pads wearing low †wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 19 Jan 2006 70,740 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine noisy from belt end. suspect P.A.S adjustor pullie †engine and gearbox wet with oil †outer sills covered in plastic trim

suspension bushes cracking †both cv gaiters cracking †front pads wearing low †wipers slightly smearing screen

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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S474 DFW is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 68,468 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 S474 DFW, 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 27 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S474 DFW registered?

S474 DFW is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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