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S617 GVV

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,249 mi
Last recorded114,249 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 GVV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 114,249 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 114,204 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,097 miles

Corrosion to N/S Front floor.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 100,311 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,727 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,306 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,306 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,401 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,015 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 65,859 miles

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

no rubber onclutch pedal

Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,198 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 58,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,984 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 GVV is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

S617 GVV is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S617 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S617 GVV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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