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S721 VVR

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,036 mi
Last recorded50,036 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS721 VVR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,036 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 50,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

surface rust on front discs

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,970 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 48,970 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,277 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,181 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,820 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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S721 VVR is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S721 VVR, 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 S721 VVR registered?

S721 VVR is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S721 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S721 VVR shows 8 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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