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S525 VAH

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,424 mi
Last recorded106,424 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 VAH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,424 miles

front floor starting to rust

gearbox bearing noisy

altenator belt split

near side front brake pads look to be wearing thin

parking brake has high travel

paste used on front exhaust

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers

Fail 19 Aug 2009 106,291 miles

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

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

altenator belt split

front floor starting to rust

gearbox bearing noisy

near side front brake pads look to be wearing thin

parking brake has high travel

paste used on front exhaust

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 14 Aug 2008 94,704 miles

both rear radius arm bushes worn

off side door pillar rusting

off side rear steel brake pipe rusting

Fail 8 Aug 2007 81,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear axle bushes split

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2007 81,642 miles

both rear axle bushes split

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2006 67,704 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 67,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 55,080 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 VAH is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S525 VAH, 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 S525 VAH registered?

S525 VAH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S525 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 VAH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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