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S525 AGT

1998 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,573 mi
Last recorded35,573 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 AGT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,573 miles

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,569 miles

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,146 miles

Centre exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,562 miles

Centre exhaust pipe starting to corrode

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wheels only just met imbalance requirement

Rear wheels slightly hard to turn

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,181 miles

Exhaust centre section pipe deteriorating.

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,712 miles

Exhaust centre section deteriorating.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,738 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,313 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,714 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2008 27,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,204 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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S525 AGT is a 1998 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S525 AGT, 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 S525 AGT registered?

S525 AGT is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S525 AGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 AGT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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