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S521 HBW

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,431 mi
Last recorded130,431 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 HBW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 130,431 miles

both side c.v. boots perished

engine oil leaks

front floors corroded

rear trailing arm bushes split

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 8 Jan 2013 130,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front c.v. gaiters perished

both rear trailing arm bushes split

engine oil leaks

front floor areas corroded and weak

front suspension weak

fuel and brake pipes covered by plastic trim

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 11 Jan 2012 120,612 miles

corrosion on offside front floor

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn to limit

Fail 6 Jan 2012 120,499 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion on o/s/f floor

split on o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Jan 2011 108,433 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 97,352 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 83,890 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 83,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 72,128 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 62,746 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 51,759 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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S521 HBW is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S521 HBW, 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 S521 HBW registered?

S521 HBW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S521 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S521 HBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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