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S547 MRM

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,974 mi
Last recorded89,974 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS547 MRM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2019 89,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,475 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle corroded in various points

Fail 20 Feb 2018 89,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle corroded in various points

Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,775 miles

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

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

floors corroded

nearside and offside undersills corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,009 miles

undersills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis corroded

floors corroded

front brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear brake back plates corroded

nearside and offside rear inner arches corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,080 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floors corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

undersills corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 86,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floors corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

undersills corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,320 miles

floors corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

undersills corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 85,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undersills corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 84,461 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,668 miles

nearside and offside rear undersills corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2012 83,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

nearside and offside rear undersills corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,260 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside and offside rear undersills corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 82,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

nearside and offside rear undersills corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 77,720 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 71,725 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 71,725 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 68,187 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 59,952 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 59,952 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S547 MRM is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S547 MRM, 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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S547 MRM is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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