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S531 SDB

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,257 mi
Last recorded32,257 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 SDB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,257 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

offside front outer cv boot cracking

offside rear trailing arm bush cracking

travel in park brake lever

Fail 24 Nov 2008 32,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

offside front outer cv boot cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear trailing arm bush cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking and nail in tread

travel in park brake lever

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,523 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,197 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 26,184 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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S531 SDB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S531 SDB, 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 S531 SDB registered?

S531 SDB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S531 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S531 SDB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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