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S711 FVO

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,750 mi
Last recorded16,750 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS711 FVO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 16,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 15,228 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,712 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 14,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 14,673 miles

Rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 14,477 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 14,477 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 14,296 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 14,296 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 14,084 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,856 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 13,563 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 13,151 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,538 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 11,811 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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S711 FVO 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 S711 FVO, 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

How do I check the history of S711 FVO?

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What year was S711 FVO registered?

S711 FVO is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S711 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S711 FVO 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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