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S720 DDV

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,288 mi
Last recorded60,288 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 DDV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 60,288 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 60,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected see yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 46,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2019 46,715 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust section leaking excessively (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

***EMMISIONS NOT TESTED***

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 34,785 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,858 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 33,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,491 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,721 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 31,721 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread / n/s/r suspension pivot bush spliting

Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,083 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,280 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,160 miles

OS of rear bumper slightly adrift

rear suspention bushes perished

small cut in NSR tyre side wall

small leak from pipe from PAS bottle to rack

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,665 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,578 miles

rear tyres perashing....

Pass 26 Sep 2005 14,477 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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S720 DDV is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S720 DDV, 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 S720 DDV registered?

S720 DDV is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S720 DDV safe to buy?

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