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S661 YOL

1998 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,070 mi
Last recorded93,070 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 YOL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 93,070 miles

indicator switch moves on mounting

wiper switch moves on mounting

Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,563 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 89,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 80,733 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 80,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 71,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 71,261 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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S661 YOL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S661 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 S661 YOL registered?

S661 YOL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S661 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S661 YOL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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