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S701 EJW

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,930 mi
Last recorded39,930 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 EJW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,930 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,340 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 38,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,742 miles

middle exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 29,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,948 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 24,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,288 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,926 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,554 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,504 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,418 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,239 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,200 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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S701 EJW is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S701 EJW, 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 S701 EJW registered?

S701 EJW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S701 EJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S701 EJW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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