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S580 DFE

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,906 mi
Last recorded56,906 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 DFE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2013 56,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust holed

slight play @ nsf

Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres on limit

centre exhaust pipe holed and leak @ rear joint

front/rear tyres different sizes

heavy surface corrosion on nsf brake pipe

nsr tyre sidewall splitting

nsr wheelarch holed

o/s outer cv gaiter splitting

oil leak

osf tyre on limit..inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2012 51,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres on limit

centre exhaust pipe holed and leak @ rear joint

front/rear tyres different sizes

heavy surface corrosion on nsf brake pipe

nsr tyre sidewall splitting

nsr wheelarch holed

o/s outer cv gaiter splitting

oil leak

osf tyre on limit..inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 45,466 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2011 45,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak sump

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,136 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,805 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 31,805 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,857 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,288 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 27,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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S580 DFE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S580 DFE, 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 S580 DFE registered?

S580 DFE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S580 DFE safe to buy?

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