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S636 ETX

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,520 mi
Last recorded115,520 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 ETX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 115,520 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 110,985 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,548 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 91,499 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 91,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 80,744 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,552 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 72,509 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 63,919 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 63,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor.

both outer driveshaft gaiters perished and cracked>>>>all suspension bushes perished and cracked>>>>both rear trailing arm bushes perished and badly cracked.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

screen wash fluid leaking out of 1 way valve in the pipe.

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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S636 ETX is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S636 ETX, 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 S636 ETX registered?

S636 ETX is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S636 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S636 ETX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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