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S715 UEL

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,242 mi
Last recorded84,242 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 UEL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 84,242 miles

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

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

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

battery is insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,257 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front outer door handle insecure but operates

rear number plate deteriorating

offside front and nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 15 Jan 2010 58,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front outer door handle insecure but operates

rear number plate deteriorating

offside front and nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 30 Dec 2008 55,075 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,535 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,431 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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S715 UEL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S715 UEL, 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 S715 UEL registered?

S715 UEL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S715 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S715 UEL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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