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S617 BDK

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,379 mi
Last recorded46,379 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 BDK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,379 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear outer lower wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,789 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 45,785 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,499 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2013 43,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,983 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,909 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 40,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,748 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,402 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,890 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 34,955 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,308 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 29,055 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 29,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

drivers wiper smearing screen

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

nearside rear axle carrier bush split

offside front tyre bald inner edge

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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S617 BDK is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S617 BDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S617 BDK registered?

S617 BDK is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S617 BDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S617 BDK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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