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S574 EHR

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,747 mi
Last recorded95,747 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 EHR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,747 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 95,746 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,518 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2014 91,518 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 89,491 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f brake back plate corroding

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jan 2013 89,491 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f brake back plate corroding

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jan 2012 86,031 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,657 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,854 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 80,842 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)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 78,310 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 78,310 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,142 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 76,142 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 70,862 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 66,081 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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S574 EHR is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S574 EHR, 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 S574 EHR registered?

S574 EHR is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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