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S617 EVC

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,231 mi
Last recorded65,231 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 EVC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,231 miles

Rear both wheel arches/door steps corroded - plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2018 65,194 miles

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

Rear both wheel arches/door steps corroded - plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,488 miles

plastic sill cover fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 62,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

plastic sill cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 59,122 miles

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

n/s/r tyre stepped on inside edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Feb 2016 59,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre stepped on inside edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,926 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,419 miles

Centre/rear area exhaust sections deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn.

Rear indicaters pale.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 53,401 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre/rear area exhaust sections deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn.

Rear indicaters pale.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,262 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 49,166 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,614 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,660 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,249 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,401 miles

exhaust needs attention

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,257 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,354 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,075 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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S617 EVC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EVC, 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 S617 EVC registered?

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

Is S617 EVC safe to buy?

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