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S61 RJV

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,873 mi
Last recorded71,873 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 RJV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,873 miles

Spare tyre flat. Rear wiper blade U/S

Fail 15 Sep 2008 71,873 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre flat. Rear wiper blade U/S

Pass 18 Sep 2007 64,160 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,160 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 55,021 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 55,018 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)

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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S61 RJV is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S61 RJV, 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

How do I check the history of S61 RJV?

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What year was S61 RJV registered?

S61 RJV is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S61 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 RJV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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