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S644 DDL

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,127 mi
Last recorded72,127 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS644 DDL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,127 miles

both front upper swivel dust covers are badly perished

both head lamp lens's are discolored

dampness around the power steering pump and surrounding area

nearside door mirror is loose

nearside outer c.v boot is perished

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,403 miles

both front upper swivel dust covers are perished

emisions required the 2nd fast idle test to pass

interior head lamp lens's are slightly opaque, the aims are ok at present

nearside door mirror is slightly insecure

rear number plate is slightly deterirorated

rear silencer is corroded

surface corrosion offside front floor pan

Fail 30 Jul 2014 69,403 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front upper swivel dust covers are perished

emisions required the 2nd fast idle test to pass

interior head lamp lens's are slightly opaque, the aims are ok at present

nearside door mirror is slightly insecure

rear number plate is slightly deterirorated

rear silencer is corroded

surface corrosion offside front floor pan

Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,118 miles

trim hanging down by pedals

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside and nearside front headlmaps slightly opaque

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2013 66,118 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside and nearside front headlmaps slightly opaque

rear exhaust silencer rusty

trim hanging down by pedals

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,795 miles

both rear brake pipes are slightly rusty

dampness around the offside rack boot and nottom of the pinion to rack, no leaks found

rear silencer is rusty

signs of old coolant leak/staining around the nearside of the engine

surface corrosion both rear sills/door steps, it is slightly weak, but not concidered excessive

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear box rusty

radiator poor

Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,988 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 55,988 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges, possible tracking required

there is a filming of oil around the offside rack boot, there is no visable leak at the time of the test

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,645 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 52,645 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads are low

offside side repeater slightly white in colour

offside washer inop, there is enough fluid from the nearside to clean the screen

Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,929 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 48,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake reading poor

n/s/r outer sill rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2007 45,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

front washers poor

poss starter motor sticking intermitently

Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,122 miles

front washers poor

poss starter motor sticking intermitently

Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,704 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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S644 DDL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S644 DDL, 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.

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S644 DDL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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