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S580 RCL

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,900 mi
Last recorded125,900 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 RCL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 125,900 miles

n/s front drive shaft boot perished

n/s rear tyre close to limit 1.6mm

o/s+n/s front tyres on limit 1.6mm

oil leaking from engine

very slight play o/s front track rod end

Fail 1 Feb 2011 125,900 miles

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

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

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

n/s front drive shaft boot perished

n/s rear tyre close to limit 1.6mm

o/s+n/s front tyres on limit 1.6mm

oil leaking from engine

very slight play o/s front track rod end

Pass 19 Jan 2010 113,768 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre tread blocks starting to go out of shape

Fail 19 Jan 2010 113,768 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre tread blocks starting to go out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2009 105,110 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 27 Jan 2009 105,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 16 Jan 2008 96,805 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cutting out on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2008 96,805 miles

o/s rear tyre cutting out on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2007 89,028 miles

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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S580 RCL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S580 RCL, 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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S580 RCL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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