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S624 DRO

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,767 mi
Last recorded69,767 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS624 DRO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 69,767 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,311 miles

Off side rear wheel arch corroded & rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,227 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,159 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 66,156 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 63,661 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 61,414 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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S624 DRO is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S624 DRO, 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 S624 DRO?

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What year was S624 DRO registered?

S624 DRO is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S624 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S624 DRO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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