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S718 DSG

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,432 mi
Last recorded77,432 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 DSG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 77,432 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 77,432 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread bald on inside edge 185/55r15 alloy rim

offside and nearside rear axle/trailing arm bushes splitting/perishing

slight dampness from offside and nearside rear struts/shockabsorbers

Pass 20 Apr 2007 73,029 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 66,125 miles

both rear axle trailing arm/suupension bushes worn/starting too spit

offside front tyre tread 2mm on inside/outside edges 185/55r15

slight seepage from both rear shockabsorbers

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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S718 DSG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S718 DSG, 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 S718 DSG registered?

S718 DSG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S718 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S718 DSG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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