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S709 EWH

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,764 mi
Last recorded42,764 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 EWH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 42,764 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 42,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,509 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 41,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,819 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,794 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 37,724 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,724 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,881 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 35,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,031 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,360 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 30,672 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 30,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 28,522 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,260 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 26,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,688 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 21,237 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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S709 EWH is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S709 EWH, 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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What year was S709 EWH registered?

S709 EWH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S709 EWH safe to buy?

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