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S581 FDL

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,375 mi
Last recorded126,375 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 FDL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 126,375 miles

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

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

both outer cv gaiters badly perished

offside rear trailing arm centre bush split & seperating

rocker cover gasket leaking

Fail 3 Jan 2012 126,375 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer cv gaiters badly perished

offside rear trailing arm centre bush split & seperating

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2011 109,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

outer cv gaiters badly perished

rear trailing arm centre bushes badly seperating + splitting

Fail 4 Jan 2011 109,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

outer cv gaiters badly perished

rear trailing arm centre bushes badly seperating + splitting

Pass 26 Jan 2010 94,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 88,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear trailing arm centre bushes split+seperating (nearside v.borderline pass)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 88,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear trailing arm centre bushes split+seperating (nearside v.borderline pass)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 83,693 miles

rear trailing arm bushs in poor condtion

slight exhaust blow at downpipe.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 83,692 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear trailing arm bushs in poor condtion

slight exhaust blow at downpipe.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 80,885 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2005 77,904 miles

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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S581 FDL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue 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 S581 FDL, 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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S581 FDL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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