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S621 DFB

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,928 mi
Last recorded102,928 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS621 DFB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 102,928 miles

n/s door mirror slightly insecure

both front outer c.v boots perishing

n/s/r tyre tread slightly low in places

slight handbrake travel

stonechip in 'a' zone of windscreen

Fail 2 Apr 2009 102,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer c.v boots perishing

n/s door mirror slightly insecure

n/s/r tyre tread slightly low in places

slight handbrake travel

stonechip in 'a' zone of windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2008 93,337 miles

n/s/f outer c.v boot splitting

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to seperate

o/s/f outer c.v boot perishing

rear number plate dis-colouring

slight travel on handbrake

stonechip in 'a' zone of windscreen on limit

surface corrosion front exhaust pipe and rear box

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 82,148 miles

front outer c.v boots perishing slightly

n/s mirror slightly loose

n/s/ wiper blade starting to split

rear number plate discolouring

stonechip in 'a' zone

Pass 3 Apr 2006 69,800 miles

n/s door mirror slightly loose

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to seperate

rear number plate slightly discoloured

stonechip in front windscreen

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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S621 DFB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S621 DFB, 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 S621 DFB registered?

S621 DFB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S621 DFB safe to buy?

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