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S656 WOF

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,074 mi
Last recorded78,074 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 WOF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 78,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 78,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 70,384 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 70,384 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 62,875 miles

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

rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight power steering leak at reseviour. †all steering and suspenion bushes starting to deteriorate. †all brake pipes need cleaning

Fail 5 Jul 2007 62,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight power steering leak at reseviour. †all steering and suspenion bushes starting to deteriorate. †all brake pipes need cleaning

Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,616 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 56,616 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 50,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear no plate starting to fade

rear suspension bushes starting to crack

Fail 6 Jul 2005 50,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear no plate starting to fade

rear suspension bushes starting to crack

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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S656 WOF 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 50%.

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 S656 WOF, 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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S656 WOF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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