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S621 YOL

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,580 mi
Last recorded54,580 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS621 YOL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,580 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 51,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 47,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,023 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM CENTRE BUSHS HAVE STARTED TO CRACK.

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

NS OUTER CV GAITER IS BADLY CRACKED

OS DOOR MIRROR IN POOR CONDITION.

OS OUTER CV GAITER IS CRACKED

OS WING REPEATER LAMP BULB COLOUR IS POOR

Fail 9 Sep 2008 44,023 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM CENTRE BUSHS HAVE STARTED TO CRACK.

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

NS OUTER CV GAITER IS BADLY CRACKED

OS DOOR MIRROR IN POOR CONDITION.

OS OUTER CV GAITER IS CRACKED

OS WING REPEATER LAMP BULB COLOUR IS POOR

Fail 21 Sep 2007 41,255 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM CENTRE BUSHS STARTING TO SPLIT.

NS OUTER CV GAITER ABOUT TO SPLIT

NSF BRAKE DISC IS WORN AND OUTER PAD LOOKS LOW AND BRAKE FEELS SLIGHTLY TIGHT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF BRAKE DISC IS WORN AND OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK ON TEST MIN AND BRAKE FEELS SLIGHTLY TIGHT AND NEEDS CHECKING ASAP.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

POWER STEERING BELT CRACKED.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,255 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM CENTRE BUSHS STARTING TO SPLIT.

NS OUTER CV GAITER ABOUT TO SPLIT

NSF BRAKE DISC IS WORN AND OUTER PAD LOOKS LOW AND BRAKE FEELS SLIGHTLY TIGHT.

OSF BRAKE DISC IS WORN AND OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK ON TEST MIN AND BRAKE FEELS SLIGHTLY TIGHT AND NEEDS CHECKING ASAP.

POWER STEERING BELT CRACKED.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,353 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 38,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

OSR INDICTOR BULB COLOUR POOR.

TRACKING MAY NEED TO BE CHECKED.

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 YOL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S621 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

S621 YOL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S621 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S621 YOL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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