MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,171 miAbove average mileage for this year
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handbrake travel high
n/s/r trailing arm bush in poor condition
radiator in poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
handbrake travel high
n/s/r trailing arm bush in poor condition
radiator in poor condition
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion of n/s front floor
gearbox leaking oil on to n/s suspension
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion of n/s front floor
gearbox leaking oil on to n/s suspension
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S523 DWU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S523 DWU, 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 S523 DWU registered?
S523 DWU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 19 October 1998.
Is S523 DWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S523 DWU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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