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S616 EHR

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

70,825 mi
Last recorded70,825 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 EHR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2023 70,825 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high idle speed @2000rpm (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of jacking point sill end cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 68,930 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 68,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,374 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 64,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 64,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Starting To Perish (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Main Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Of Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Starting To Perish (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting To Wear On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Of Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Main Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,422 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,120 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 58,120 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,577 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,290 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,144 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,072 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,417 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 47,411 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 45,496 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,167 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 40,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,190 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 36,083 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 32,727 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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S616 EHR is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S616 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 S616 EHR registered?

S616 EHR is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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