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S57 OCW

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,953 mi
Last recorded63,953 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 OCW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 63,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 59,357 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 59,357 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 55,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,550 miles

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

body damage to offside front.

radiator deteriorated.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 52,550 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body damage to offside front.

radiator deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,666 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 45,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 43,586 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 43,586 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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S57 OCW is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S57 OCW, 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 S57 OCW registered?

S57 OCW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S57 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 OCW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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