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S561 GVV

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,100 mi
Last recorded68,100 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 GVV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 68,100 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor and both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 67,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre exhaust support rubber split

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,052 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 67,023 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,749 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 65,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

O/S/F fog light lens missing.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,647 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 64,847 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 59,964 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 59,869 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S trailing arm needs adjusting.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,993 miles

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

O/S/F fog light damaged.

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 54,993 miles

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

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

O/S/F fog light damaged.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 50,090 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 50,090 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 44,668 miles

exhaust flexi blowing

radiator correded

Pass 5 Jan 2008 41,637 miles

front wiper blades split, but clearing screen ok.

Fail 2 Jan 2007 39,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 39,297 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 37,128 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 37,128 miles

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

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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S561 GVV is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S561 GVV, 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 S561 GVV registered?

S561 GVV is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S561 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 GVV shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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